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J981 ARC

1998 Suzuki Cappuccino

Silver Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,539 mi
Last recorded53,539 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Cappuccino67,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ981 ARC
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 53,539 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

inner sills are slightly corroded

Fail 27 May 2017 53,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

inner sills are slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 53,860 miles

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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J981 ARC is a 1998 Suzuki Cappuccino in Silver with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J981 ARC, 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 J981 ARC registered?

J981 ARC is a 1998 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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The MOT history for J981 ARC shows 3 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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