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B486 XUV

1985 Suzuki SJ410

Yellow Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,610 mi
Last recorded90,610 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 1985 Suzuki SJ41063,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB486 XUV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 90,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 90,584 miles

Central Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Clip broken tie wrap fitted temp repair (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Leaf springs req attention

Main beam tell tale not working pre 1986

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel hub seals failing

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/s outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is 21 years old cracking around sidewall

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Swivel hub seals failing

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre is 21 years old cracking around sidewall

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 90,315 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 90,182 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in copper grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear leaf springs corroded

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 90,182 miles

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in copper grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear leaf springs corroded

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 89,459 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 89,449 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 88,133 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

middle exhaust bracket missing

Fail 28 Oct 2017 88,131 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

middle exhaust bracket missing

Pass 9 Nov 2016 87,963 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

middle exhaust mounting missing

Pass 7 Nov 2015 876,410 miles

rear exhaust rubber in poor condtion and centre exhaust rubber broken but system still secure

Fail 31 Oct 2015 87,641 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust rubber in poor condtion and centre exhaust rubber broken but system still secure

Pass 3 Oct 2014 86,565 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 86,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 86,561 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

REAR ROOF/SCREEN SPLIT

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 86,519 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 86,519 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 86,368 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 86,368 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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B486 XUV is a 1985 Suzuki SJ410 in Yellow with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1985 Suzuki SJ410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 63,590 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 B486 XUV, 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 41 years old, this Suzuki SJ410 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B486 XUV is a 1985 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 16 January 1985.

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