1978 Suzuki 0.2L Petrol · XTT 155S

The vehicle presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 21 October 2022 with zero defects recorded. Prior to this, the owner addressed several notable failures, suggesting a reactive but ultimately effective approach to rectification. The most recent test result is now nearly four years old, meaning the car has not been subjected to an official roadworthiness assessment since late 2022. A current MOT is overdue, and this gap alone warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection to verify its present mechanical and structural condition. Mileage data is not provided in the record, so it is impossible to correlate annual mileage accumulation with the 48-year age of the 1978 Suzuki. The MOT entries span from 30 November 2020 to 21 October 2022, showing consistent annual testing over a two-year window. No further tests are recorded after October 2022, which could indicate the vehicle has been laid up, used on a SORN, or simply not presented for testing. The failure history highlights two specific areas of concern that a buyer should inspect closely. On 30 November 2020, the nearside roller brake test revealed insufficient parking brake effort, a fault that demands examination of the rear brake adjusters, cable condition, and potential corrosion in the linkage. The same test also flagged missing or incorrectly positioned nearside reflectors and conspicuity markings, indicating possible damage or poor repairs to the rear light cluster or bumper area. A physical inspection should verify the parking brake holds firmly on a gradient and that all rear reflectors and markers are secure, correctly positioned, and free from damage. The second notable failure occurred on 15 October 2021, where the offside spray suppression was clogged with mud or debris, exceeding the 25% blockage threshold. While this is typically a minor advisory on many vehicles, the tester recorded it as a failure, suggesting the wheel arch liners or mud flaps were heavily soiled or damaged. A buyer should check the condition of the offside wheel arch liner, mud flaps, and inner wing for trapped debris or corrosion that could have caused the accumulation. Given the vehicle's age and the lack of recent MOT records, a comprehensive underside inspection for structural rust, suspension bush wear, and brake component condition is strongly recommended before purchase.