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J216 TRP

1999 Suzuki Cappuccino

Silver Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,526 mi
Last recorded33,526 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Cappuccino64,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ216 TRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 33,526 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 32,962 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 31,524 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 30,658 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 29,717 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 29,121 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 29,121 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 29,121 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 28,747 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 28,317 miles

offside inner sill has slight corrosion but not seriously weakened

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2018 27,329 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 26,115 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 24,823 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 23,005 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 21,552 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 20,033 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 19,349 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 19,349 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 19,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

rear diff mounts worn

signs of corrosion on floor

Fail 28 Sep 2010 19,010 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

rear diff mounts worn

signs of corrosion on floor

Pass 3 Sep 2009 9,469 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 4,687 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 4,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 4,478 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 99,224 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f inner wing slightly corroded

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to being heavily undersealed

unable to roller brake test due to car being to narrow for RBT

Pass 24 Aug 2006 94,821 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres are starting to wear on inner edges

corrosion to front inner wings

front and rear brake pads look low

Fail 24 Aug 2006 94,821 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres are starting to wear on inner edges

corrosion to front inner wings

front and rear brake pads look low

Pass 25 Aug 2005 91,941 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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J216 TRP is a 1999 Suzuki Cappuccino in Silver with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Cappuccino models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 64,250 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 J216 TRP, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki Cappuccino is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J216 TRP registered?

J216 TRP is a 1999 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 3 June 1999.

Is J216 TRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J216 TRP shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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