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L8 ERE

1995 Suzuki Cappuccino

Red Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,760 mi
Last recorded88,760 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Cappuccino61,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 ERE
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 88,760 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 88,741 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2024 88,632 miles

under body fully under sealed

Pass 18 May 2023 88,598 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp effected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

underneath been covered in underseal

Pass 10 Nov 2020 88,437 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Underside components covered in sealant paint/grease

Pass 14 Jun 2019 88,279 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 88,274 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Brake pedal hard, but some servo action still present

Fail 20 May 2019 88,253 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 88,046 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 87,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 87,722 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 87,669 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 May 2015 87,603 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 87,162 miles

floor started to corrode

fuel pipes corroded ok at test

Fail 20 Dec 2006 87,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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L8 ERE is a 1995 Suzuki Cappuccino in Red with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki Cappuccino models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 61,292 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 L8 ERE, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki Cappuccino is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L8 ERE registered?

L8 ERE is a 1995 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 5 January 1995.

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