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L235 APA

1993 Suzuki Cappuccino

Red Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,287 mi
Last recorded30,287 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Cappuccino71,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL235 APA
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 30,287 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 29,139 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 29,138 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 27,430 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 26,863 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 26,863 miles

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

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

front number plate poor

front suspension arms coroded

Pass 8 Dec 2008 26,259 miles

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

battery not holding charge

front suspension arms coroded but servicable

Fail 6 Oct 2008 26,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s seat belt flexible stalk stuck under seat

Pass 28 Nov 2005 24,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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L235 APA is a 1993 Suzuki Cappuccino in Red with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Suzuki Cappuccino models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 71,937 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 L235 APA, 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 33 years old, this Suzuki Cappuccino is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L235 APA registered?

L235 APA is a 1993 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L235 APA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L235 APA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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