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JLZ 8835

1985 Suzuki SJ413

Grey Diesel 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,557 mi
Last recorded89,557 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1985 Suzuki SJ41351,677 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLZ 8835
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 89,557 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 89,557 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 88,794 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 88,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 88,488 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 88,443 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

steering is a little on stiff side

Pass 9 Jun 2007 88,448 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 88,448 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki SJ413?

Based on 34,053 MOT tests across 5,399 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
1,317
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,256
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,979
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,964
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,345
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,229
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JLZ 8835 is a 1985 Suzuki SJ413 in Grey with a 1,324cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Suzuki SJ413 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 51,677 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 SJ413 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,256 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JLZ 8835, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SJ413 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Suzuki SJ413 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JLZ 8835 registered?

JLZ 8835 is a 1985 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is JLZ 8835 safe to buy?

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