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FFY 17Y

1983 Suzuki SJ410

Silver Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

69,100 mi
Last recorded69,100 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 Suzuki SJ41056,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFY 17Y
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 69,100 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front screenwash becoming poor

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 67,317 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch becoming corroded

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch becoming corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch becoming corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 65,798 miles

Front inner wings corroding

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 65,796 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front inner wings corroding

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 63,766 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 63,765 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 61,772 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 61,768 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper becoming corroded and insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bumber becoming corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2017 59,899 miles

Central exhaust box becoming corroded + baffles loose

Front Outer outer outrigger becoming corroded

Offside Rear Inner side wall of tyre becoming perished

Rear nearside + offside chassis showing signs of corrossion

Fail 14 Oct 2017 59,899 miles

Central exhaust box becoming corroded + baffles loose

Front Outer outer outrigger becoming corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner side wall of tyre becoming perished

Rear nearside + offside chassis showing signs of corrossion

Pass 19 Oct 2016 58,593 miles

Offside Rear outer side wall of tyre becoming perished

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust rear section becoming corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2016 58,593 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable bush (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear outer side wall of tyre becoming perished

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust rear section becoming corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 57,330 miles

Front steering damper,end bush becoming worn

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear door lock becoming difficult to open

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

horn becoming less audible

Fail 21 Oct 2015 57,320 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front steering damper,end bush becoming worn

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear door lock becoming difficult to open

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

horn becoming less audible

Pass 21 Oct 2014 55,995 miles

all leaf spring shackle bushes perishing

complete body becoming corroded,front wings becoming insecure

complete exhaust corroding

front steering damper bushes show signs of wear

movement in steering becoming excessive

o/s rear tyre,side wall shows signs of perishing.

Fail 21 Oct 2014 55,995 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all leaf spring shackle bushes perishing

complete body becoming corroded,front wings becoming insecure

complete exhaust corroding

front steering damper bushes show signs of wear

movement in steering becoming excessive

o/s rear tyre,side wall shows signs of perishing.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 54,606 miles

whole body appearance poor

o/s rear tyre,side wall becoming perished

exhaust rear box , baffles insecure

n/s rear footbrake becoming poor

Fail 23 Oct 2013 54,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust rear box , baffles insecure

n/s rear footbrake becoming poor

o/s rear tyre,side wall becoming perished

whole body appearance poor

Pass 1 Nov 2012 53,208 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust showing some corrsion

road spring "eyes" bushs all round showing some perishing

Fail 19 Oct 2012 53,208 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust showing some corrsion

road spring "eyes" bushs all round showing some perishing

Pass 24 Oct 2011 51,727 miles

both front top shock mounts heavily perished

Fail 11 Oct 2011 51,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front top shock mounts heavily perished

unable to assess corrosion properly due to nature of repair

Pass 13 Oct 2010 50,905 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

many repaired areas were unable to be assessed

roof flashing becoming unstuck in various places

steering damper bush becoming worn

Fail 12 Oct 2010 50,903 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

many repaired areas were unable to be assessed

roof flashing becoming unstuck in various places

steering damper bush becoming worn

Pass 13 Oct 2009 48,256 miles

o/s front steering damper end bush starting to perish

slight damage to n/s front seat belt webbing

some corrosion in o/s + n/s front inner wheel arches.

steering column movement ( free play ) becoming excessive

Fail 13 Oct 2009 48,256 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s front steering damper end bush starting to perish

slight damage to n/s front seat belt webbing

some corrosion in o/s + n/s front inner wheel arches.

steering column movement ( free play ) becoming excessive

Pass 14 Oct 2008 45,913 miles

bodywork all round,corroding

Fail 10 Oct 2008 45,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

bodywork all round,corroding

n/s door mirror becoming insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2007 42,408 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 36,952 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 36,950 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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FFY 17Y is a 1983 Suzuki SJ410 in Silver with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 FFY 17Y, 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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FFY 17Y is a 1983 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 13 April 1983.

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