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E4 PPU

1996 Suzuki Cappuccino

Red Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

64,969 mi
Last recorded64,969 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Cappuccino64,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 PPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 64,969 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 64,224 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 64,090 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 63,438 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 60,230 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 56,460 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 56,458 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 55,386 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 55,386 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 53,860 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 53,841 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 52,593 miles

All tyres cracked on sidewalls

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 52,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All tyres cracked on sidewalls

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 51,132 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 51,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 51,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,859 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 49,826 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E4 PPU is a 1996 Suzuki Cappuccino in Red with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Cappuccino models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 64,969 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 E4 PPU, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki Cappuccino is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E4 PPU registered?

E4 PPU is a 1996 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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