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DFT 531N

1994 Suzuki Cappuccino

Silver Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

26,820 mi
Last recorded26,820 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino65,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFT 531N
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 26,820 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 26,530 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 26,530 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 24,693 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 22,343 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 20,410 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2020 20,273 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 19,608 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 18,274 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 17,024 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 12,324 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 7,111 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 5,961 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 5,323 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 5,323 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 4,663 miles

advise:surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 25 Apr 2008 4,650 miles

advise surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 26 Apr 2007 4,260 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 3,421 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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DFT 531N is a 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino in Silver with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DFT 531N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DFT 531N registered?

DFT 531N is a 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 1 October 1994.

Is DFT 531N safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFT 531N shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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