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J972 PBC

1992 Suzuki SJ410

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

77,512 mi
Last recorded77,512 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1992 Suzuki SJ41076,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ972 PBC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 77,512 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner wing rusted

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

headlights (beam image)

slight oil leak on front hubs

spring bushes cracking

Fail 8 Aug 2019 77,504 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner wing rusted

Nearside Rear Inner wing rusted

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

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

Offside Rear Inner wing rusred

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

headlights (beam image)

rust on o/s sill +inner wings +floors

slight oil leak on front hubs

spring bushes cracking

Pass 19 May 2017 76,059 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Nearside Front leaf spring bushed cracked but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear leaf spring bushes cracked but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front leaf spring bushes cracked but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear leaf spring bushes cracked but not resulting in excessive movement

Oil leak from engine +gearbox +transfer box+diff ()

corrosion to body through out

corrosion to vehicle chassis through out

rubber hose insecure rubbing on propshaft

Fail 18 May 2017 76,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Nearside Front leaf spring bushed cracked but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear leaf spring bushes cracked but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front leaf spring bushes cracked but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear leaf spring bushes cracked but not resulting in excessive movement

Oil leak from engine +gearbox +transfer box+diff ()

corrosion to body through out

corrosion to vehicle chassis through out

rubber hose insecure rubbing on propshaft

Pass 11 May 2016 73,350 miles

black paint on under body

slight play in steering box

Fail 11 May 2016 73,550 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

black paint on under body

slight play in steering box

Fail 21 Apr 2016 73,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Emissions not tested vehicle will not idle

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.B.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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J972 PBC is a 1992 Suzuki SJ410 in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1992 Suzuki SJ410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 76,059 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 J972 PBC, 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 34 years old, this Suzuki SJ410 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J972 PBC registered?

J972 PBC is a 1992 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 1 March 1992.

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