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L470 HUV

1994 Suzuki Cappuccino

Silver Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,648 mi
Last recorded46,648 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino65,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL470 HUV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc
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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2017 46,648 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 19 Feb 2016 44,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel sitting at wrong camber angle. no sign of bent suspension

Pass 11 Dec 2014 43,352 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 43,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Nov 2014 43,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Nov 2013 41,714 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 41,644 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 39,121 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 39,085 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe 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 brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear outer sills corroded slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,727 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 36,727 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 35,541 miles

all new welding and underside of car covered in underseal

brake pipes covered in grease

nsr trailing arm corroding and slightly out of shape

Fail 8 Jul 2010 35,451 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 34,150 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 32,892 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 32,892 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 31,434 miles

floor pan covered in under sill

front and rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 24 Aug 2006 29,745 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 29,745 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 23 Aug 2005 28,217 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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L470 HUV is a 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino in Silver with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L470 HUV, 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 L470 HUV registered?

L470 HUV is a 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 25 May 1994.

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