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C8 LAM

1994 Suzuki Cappuccino

Red Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,411 mi
Last recorded45,411 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino65,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 LAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 45,411 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 45,313 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seals both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 45,282 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 45,282 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 45,272 miles

Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 44,993 miles

Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 May 2021 44,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near corner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Front/Rear suspension components corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Underside vehicle structure corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2020 44,523 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front All suspension components slightly corroded

Rear All suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2018 44,352 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 44,099 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 44,097 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate missing and rear its on the windscreen (6.3.1a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings central under the car (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion and off side front around suspension (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 43,989 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 43,989 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 43,960 miles

Rust in rear suspension

Pass 16 Jul 2013 43,061 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 43,061 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 43,025 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 42,675 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 42,672 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 41,848 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 41,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Cappuccino?

Based on 11,869 MOT tests across 1,070 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,020
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,923
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 973
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 763
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 515
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 506
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C8 LAM is a 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino in Red with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 65,778 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 Cappuccino fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,923 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C8 LAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Cappuccino typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Suzuki Cappuccino is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C8 LAM registered?

C8 LAM is a 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 15 August 1994.

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