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J55 EAG

1998 Suzuki Cappuccino

Silver Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,214 mi
Last recorded60,214 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Cappuccino67,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 EAG
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 60,214 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 60,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 60,154 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 60,154 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 59,983 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 59,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 59,566 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 59,566 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 57,475 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 57,475 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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J55 EAG is a 1998 Suzuki Cappuccino in Silver with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Cappuccino models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 67,432 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 J55 EAG, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki Cappuccino is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J55 EAG registered?

J55 EAG is a 1998 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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