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M531 ARL

1994 Suzuki SJ410

Black Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

77,673 mi
Last recorded77,673 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Suzuki SJ41063,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM531 ARL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 77,673 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 14 Oct 2024 77,517 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 77,160 miles

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

Slight play in both front hubs

Fail 3 Oct 2023 77,156 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Slight play in both front hubs

Pass 20 Oct 2022 76,255 miles

play in the offside front tractor joint

Fail 13 Oct 2022 76,250 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

play in the offside front tractor joint

Pass 21 Oct 2021 75,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread sliced (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 74,407 miles

fuel cap sill splitting and just a pass

import no match for emissions co =0.13 hc=90

Pass 14 Jun 2019 73,775 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 73,602 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 73,176 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 71,099 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 71,091 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 68,768 miles

osf corrosion to floor

Pass 4 Jul 2014 66,941 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 65,020 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 62,780 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 60,276 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 57,601 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 55,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 52,472 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 50,700 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 48,436 miles

handbrake cables in poor condition

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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M531 ARL is a 1994 Suzuki SJ410 in Black with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M531 ARL, 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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What year was M531 ARL registered?

M531 ARL is a 1994 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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