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Suzuki Sj 410vx (1988)

103 real MOT outcomes analysed • 4.6% first-time pass rate

1988 Suzuki Sj 410vx

CarHunch analysed 103 real MOT records for the 1988 Suzuki Sj 410vx. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 1988 Suzuki SJ 410VX is a genuine collector's item—only 4.6% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, which tells you these vehicles demand serious mechanical attention before they'll pass an MOT. With just 1% ever flagged for dangerous defects, the failures are manageable rather than safety-critical, though the median CarHunch score of 50 reflects its age and condition challenges.

At nearly 89,000 miles median, these survivors are well-used but hardly thrashed, and the low average of 0.08 failures and 0.1 advisories per test suggests that when owners commit to bringing one up to standard, the work is usually straightforward rather than catastrophic. Budget for pre-MOT repairs, factor in specialist knowledge for a 36-year-old Japanese 4×4, and have a full inspection by someone who understands older vehicles before you commit to purchase.

Below average reliability 75.4% below UK average
4.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
88,222
typical mileage
78,613–90,039 middle half
1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.08
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1988 Suzuki Sj 410vx

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 1988 Suzuki Sj 410vx vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

78,613
low mileage
88,222
typical
90,039
high mileage

Half of all 1988 Suzuki Sj 410vx vehicles fall between 78,613 and 90,039 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.08
Avg failures per vehicle
0.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Suzuki Sj 410vx:

1989