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FAV 266Y

1983 Suzuki SJ410

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

452,015 mi
Last recorded452,015 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1983 Suzuki SJ41056,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAV 266Y
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2010 452,015 miles

both sides front cab mounting has been welded on in side cab note

Fail 8 Jan 2010 45,184 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both sides front cab mounting has been welded on in side cab note

Fail 1 May 2009 45,166 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 45,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 45,041 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Suzuki SJ410?

Based on 16,216 MOT tests across 3,016 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
3,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,313
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,135
fog lamp not working 766
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 523
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 518
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FAV 266Y is a 1983 Suzuki SJ410 in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1983 Suzuki SJ410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 56,604 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki SJ410 fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 1,313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FAV 266Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SJ410 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Suzuki SJ410 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FAV 266Y is a 1983 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 7 February 1983.

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