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L181 BUY

1994 Suzuki Cappuccino

Red Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

31,327 mi
Last recorded31,327 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino65,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL181 BUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2024 31,327 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 31,046 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 30,675 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 30,465 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 30,465 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 29,589 miles

Central Rear high level stoplamp not working

Fail 10 Jul 2020 29,587 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear high level stoplamp not working

Pass 29 Jul 2019 28,615 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 23,981 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 18,570 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 17,796 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 17,132 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 16,796 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 16,412 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 16,108 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 16,108 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 15,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 May 2010 15,234 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 May 2010 15,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2009 14,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 14,216 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2007 13,699 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 12,867 miles

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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L181 BUY is a 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino in Red with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 L181 BUY, 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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L181 BUY is a 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 10 May 1994.

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