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M518 NJH

1994 Suzuki Cappuccino

Red Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,669 mi
Last recorded116,669 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino65,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM518 NJH
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2025 116,669 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded / and floor pan / os (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded / ns (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 114,307 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 109,741 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 102,926 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 99,383 miles

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2020 92,573 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 86,667 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 78,801 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 78,754 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 70,829 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 62,522 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 62,515 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

exhaust pipe rusting at joint area. oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 56,378 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2015 56,378 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 56,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate has various damage

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

Transmission oil leaking onto exhaust

Pass 17 Apr 2014 48,520 miles

Floor pan has general corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2014 48,508 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Floor pan has general corrosion

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 38,447 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 37,894 miles

n/s/r outer sill getting corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2011 37,893 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r outer sill getting corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,481 miles

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

slight corrosion on n/s rear outer sill section.

Fail 30 Mar 2010 37,480 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion on n/s rear outer sill section.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 36,968 miles

Slight corrosion on under floor area

Fail 3 Apr 2009 36,940 miles

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

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

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

Slight corrosion on under floor area

Pass 31 Mar 2008 36,173 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,199 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 34,415 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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M518 NJH is a 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino in Red with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M518 NJH, 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 M518 NJH registered?

M518 NJH is a 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 16 November 1994.

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The MOT history for M518 NJH shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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