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N686 JLT

1996 Suzuki Cappuccino

Silver Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,106 mi
Last recorded105,106 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Cappuccino64,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN686 JLT
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 105,106 miles

Front both front tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 105,105 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front both front tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 99,930 miles

both front tyre perished

front number plate starting to seperate

slight leak on offside rear shocker

Fail 28 May 2015 99,895 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

both front tyre perished

Pass 23 May 2014 96,761 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 96,737 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 96,737 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 93,525 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 87,596 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 87,596 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 82,027 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 75,301 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 74,086 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 74,086 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Oct 2005 74,067 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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N686 JLT is a 1996 Suzuki Cappuccino in Silver with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Cappuccino models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 64,969 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 N686 JLT, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki Cappuccino is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N686 JLT is a 1996 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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