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M256 AHU

1995 Suzuki Cappuccino

Red Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

60,825 mi
Last recorded60,825 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Cappuccino61,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM256 AHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 60,825 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 60,785 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

low effort parking brake

Pass 22 Aug 2023 60,660 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 60,564 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 60,558 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 60,489 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 60,443 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 60,401 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 60,335 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 60,309 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 60,138 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 60,072 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 60,072 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 59,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 59,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 59,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 58,566 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 58,059 miles

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

offside front tyre wall cracked

Fail 13 Jul 2011 58,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside front tyre wall cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2010 57,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 56,801 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

cannot inspect center brakepipes [covered]

cannot inspect some underbody areas [coated]

Fail 13 Jul 2009 56,801 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

cannot inspect center brakepipes [covered]

cannot inspect some underbody areas [coated]

Pass 15 Jul 2008 55,578 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 4 Jul 2008 55,577 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 7 Jun 2007 54,661 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 54,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

REAR TYRES BADLY PERISHED & CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 7 Jun 2006 50,137 miles

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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M256 AHU is a 1995 Suzuki Cappuccino in Red with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M256 AHU, 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 M256 AHU registered?

M256 AHU is a 1995 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 27 January 1995.

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The MOT history for M256 AHU shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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