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J163 TNC

2001 Suzuki Cappuccino

Silver Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

61,647 mi
Last recorded61,647 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ163 TNC
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 61,647 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 61,647 miles

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

corrosion appearing to outer sills and underside

front pads starting to get low

slight exhaust blow

Pass 12 Oct 2009 57,458 miles

Body Sills, repaired by welding plates and covered by underseal.

Front Supension, top mounts repaired by welding plates and covered by underseal.

Surface Corrosion on Body sill area.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 57,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

All Tyres, sidewalls Cracking.

Body sill repaied by welding plates, covered by underseal.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Supension top mount repaired by welding plates, covered by underseal.

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake pads spring adrift.

Fail 6 Apr 2009 57,313 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

offside front/rear fuel pipes insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2006 56,544 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Jun 2006 56,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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J163 TNC is a 2001 Suzuki Cappuccino in Silver with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J163 TNC, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Cappuccino is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J163 TNC is a 2001 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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