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B508 PBJ

1985 Suzuki SJ410

Silver Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

71,609 mi
Last recorded71,609 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1985 Suzuki SJ41063,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB508 PBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2019 71,609 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting side sill near seat belt point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wheel arches corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear light lenses cracked

Rear wheel arches corroded

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all for shocks (5.3.2 (c))

all body mount bushes starting to perish

oil weep on engine

steering box has slight free play

stone chip in screen

Pass 30 Jul 2018 71,383 miles

All suspension bushes front to rear Perished/Cracking

Chip in windscreen

Front Wheel arches rusty/corroded/weak

Offside Front Floor corroded

Offside Front Hub has slight play

Offside Outer Sill corroded/ Holed

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake tight on rotation

Oil leak underside

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel arches to rear floor/ Boot area corroded/ Hole'd

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 71,383 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

All suspension bushes front to rear Perished/Cracking

Chip in windscreen

Front Wheel arches rusty/corroded/weak

Offside Front Floor corroded

Offside Front Hub has slight play

Offside Outer Sill corroded/ Holed

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake tight on rotation

Oil leak underside

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel arches to rear floor/ Boot area corroded/ Hole'd

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 69,853 miles

Offside Front floor corroded/holed not with in 30cm of load point

Offside Front hub has slight play

Offside Rear indicator cracked

Offside Rear shock weaping

all inner wheel arches to floor area's corroded and holed

Fail 31 Jul 2017 69,853 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested brake siezed (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front floor corroded/holed not with in 30cm of load point

Offside Front hub has slight play

Offside Rear indicator cracked

Offside Rear shock weaping

all inner wheel arches to floor area's corroded and holed

Pass 27 Jul 2016 69,443 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

all wheel arches corroded but not considered to be structual

slight play at lower steering column bush

Fail 5 Aug 2015 68,793 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

battery loose in tray

nearside & offside front wheel arch seems corroded

nearside & offside slight play in hubs

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded & weakend

nearside wiperblade split

offside front rubber bump stop missing

offside rear floor cross member corroded & weakend

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded & weakend

offside rear shock leaking

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2015 68,793 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

battery loose in tray

nearside & offside front wheel arch seems corroded

nearside & offside slight play in hubs

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded & weakend

nearside wiperblade split

offside front rubber bump stop missing

offside rear floor cross member corroded & weakend

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded & weakend

offside rear shock leaking

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 68,537 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s slight play in front hubs

Fail 21 Jul 2014 68,537 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s slight play in front hubs

Pass 8 Aug 2013 68,067 miles

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 31 Jul 2012 67,918 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 67,633 miles

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

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

all leaf spring bushes slightly worn

Fail 15 Aug 2011 67,633 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

all leaf spring bushes slightly worn

Pass 31 Mar 2010 65,817 miles

n/s/r inner wing getting weak

o/s/f hub has slight play

o/s/r body mount coroded

both rear tyres perished

both rear wheel arches coroded

chip in screen

n/s/f hub has very slight play

n/s/f inner wing getting weak

Pass 6 Apr 2009 63,919 miles

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

Offside 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)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 7 Apr 2008 61,783 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 58,164 miles

rear tyres perrishing

Fail 2 Apr 2007 58,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 12 Apr 2006 54,587 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 54,587 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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B508 PBJ is a 1985 Suzuki SJ410 in Silver with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 B508 PBJ, 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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B508 PBJ is a 1985 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 17 April 1985.

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