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FLV 305Y

1983 Suzuki SJ410

Black Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,105 mi
Last recorded73,105 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Suzuki SJ41056,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLV 305Y
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 73,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

one transfer box mount split

Pass 13 Jan 2022 72,066 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (all front and rear ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 72,066 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All front and all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 71,761 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 71,761 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 70,541 miles

both front inner arches hole and corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2019 70,536 miles

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

both front inner arches hole and corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 70,509 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 70,509 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FLV 305Y is a 1983 Suzuki SJ410 in Black with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FLV 305Y, 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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What year was FLV 305Y registered?

FLV 305Y is a 1983 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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