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J253 NLP

1992 Suzuki Cappuccino

Red Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,111 mi
Last recorded87,111 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Cappuccino55,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ253 NLP
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 87,111 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 87,107 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 77,486 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 71,682 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 71,682 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 59,847 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 51,919 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 46,004 miles

corrosion o/s front floor to sill-outside scope of mot

Fail 15 Sep 2010 46,000 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion o/s front floor to sill-outside scope of mot

Pass 10 Aug 2009 70,754 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 30,730 miles

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

Handbrake lever near limits

Pass 10 Sep 2008 19,615 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 12,163 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 6,572 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 6,539 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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J253 NLP is a 1992 Suzuki Cappuccino in Red with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Suzuki Cappuccino models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 55,096 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 J253 NLP, 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 34 years old, this Suzuki Cappuccino is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J253 NLP registered?

J253 NLP is a 1992 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J253 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J253 NLP shows 15 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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