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L261 XLT

1994 Suzuki Cappuccino

Silver Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

56,203 mi
Last recorded56,203 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino65,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL261 XLT
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 56,203 miles

Decelorometer brake test as vehicle lowered

Fail 10 Jun 2023 56,203 miles

Decelorometer brake test as vehicle lowered

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2022 56,136 miles

certificate of speedometer conversion from kilometres to miles presented

Fail 29 Jun 2022

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlights severely yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Speedometer clearly inoperative speedometer clocks and dashboard damaged from attempted theft (7.8 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer tank cracked and leaking (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Calliper sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering column deformed but serviceable twisted from attempted theft (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative in speedo cluster (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle lowered unable to perform RBT so Tapley meter used

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2016 98,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 95,416 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 91,484 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 91,484 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 86,743 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 54,078 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 84,071 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 81,669 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 81,669 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 77,377 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 77,376 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 72,480 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 33,236 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 33,236 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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L261 XLT is a 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino in Silver with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L261 XLT, 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 L261 XLT registered?

L261 XLT is a 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L261 XLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L261 XLT shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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