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B531 CGO

1985 Suzuki SJ410

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,289 mi
Last recorded86,289 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1985 Suzuki SJ41063,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB531 CGO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 86,289 miles

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

battery insecure

n/s front hub slight leak

Fail 14 Nov 2012 86,289 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery insecure

n/s front hub slight leak

Pass 15 Jan 2011 82,285 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 82,285 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 74,609 miles

slight leak on n/s front hub

Fail 25 Jul 2009 74,609 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight leak on n/s front hub

Pass 4 Feb 2008 74,181 miles

slight leak from n/s front hub

Pass 15 Jan 2007 73,446 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front hub slight leak

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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B531 CGO is a 1985 Suzuki SJ410 in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B531 CGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B531 CGO registered?

B531 CGO is a 1985 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 19 February 1985.

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