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M497 BBV

1994 Suzuki SJ410

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,950 mi
Last recorded59,950 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Suzuki SJ41063,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM497 BBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 59,950 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 59,950 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 59,950 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs scored

tyres damaged but not to cords

Pass 26 Jun 2008 59,950 miles

extensive welding carried out to underbody

oversize off road type tyres fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Nov 2006 59,734 miles

extensive welding carried out to underbody

rear seats removed no belts fitted

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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M497 BBV is a 1994 Suzuki SJ410 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki SJ410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 63,455 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M497 BBV, 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 32 years old, this Suzuki SJ410 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M497 BBV is a 1994 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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