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Suzuki Sj410 (1984)

138 real MOT outcomes analysed • 70.5% first-time pass rate

1984 Suzuki Sj410

CarHunch analysed 138 real MOT records for the 1984 Suzuki Sj410. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 9.5% below UK average
70.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
63,573
typical mileage
25,564–85,003 middle half
10.1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.56
avg MOT failures per car
over 5.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1984 Suzuki Sj410

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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 136 70.3% 1.56
Diesel (1%) 2 83.3% 1.5

Mileage Distribution

Most 1984 Suzuki Sj410 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.

25,564
low mileage
63,573
typical
85,003
high mileage

Half of all 1984 Suzuki Sj410 vehicles fall between 25,564 and 85,003 miles.

1984 Suzuki Sj410 — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (48% of peak).

20 10 2014 2023

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2023.

MOT History Averages

5.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.56
Avg failures per vehicle
5.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1984 Suzuki Sj410

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 22.3%
    Oil leak
  • 18%
    Offside Rear fog lamp not working
  • 16.7%
    Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive
  • 15.4%
    Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel
  • 13.9%
    Horn not working
  • 12.8%
    Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play
  • 11.5%
    Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play
  • 11%
    Parking brake: efficiency below requirements

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1984. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Suzuki Sj410:

1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990