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L971 DCX

1993 Suzuki Cappuccino

Red Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,095 mi
Last recorded92,095 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Cappuccino71,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL971 DCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 92,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 83,675 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 75,115 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 75,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 67,986 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 67,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear brake discs corroded on inner side

hand brake lever close to top of stroke

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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L971 DCX is a 1993 Suzuki Cappuccino in Red with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L971 DCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L971 DCX registered?

L971 DCX is a 1993 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 20 December 1993.

Is L971 DCX safe to buy?

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