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C996 DKL

1985 Suzuki SJ413

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

58,702 mi
Last recorded58,702 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Suzuki SJ41351,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC996 DKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 58,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 57,301 miles

longe foot brake travel but has sufficient reserve travel.

Pass 3 Apr 2023 56,337 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 56,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 55,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 55,650 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 54,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer body mounts cracked

Rear Outer body mounts cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2018 52,903 miles

Central rubber body mountings (in front of rear wheels) badly split and perished but still secure

Pass 7 Jul 2017 51,767 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 50,777 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 49,895 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 48,962 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 25 Jun 2013 47,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise slight play in steering u/j joint

Pass 3 Jul 2012 46,923 miles

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

advise slight rear brake imblance

Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,939 miles

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

advise rear brake imblance

Pass 6 Jul 2010 44,809 miles

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 30 Jun 2009 43,089 miles

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 1 Jul 2008 42,176 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 41,079 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 39,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 39,261 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SJ413?

Based on 34,053 MOT tests across 5,399 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
1,317
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,256
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,979
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,964
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,345
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,229
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C996 DKL is a 1985 Suzuki SJ413 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1985 Suzuki SJ413 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 51,677 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki SJ413 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,256 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C996 DKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SJ413 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Suzuki SJ413 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C996 DKL registered?

C996 DKL is a 1985 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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