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K525 SLY

1998 Suzuki Cappuccino

Blue Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

253,282 mi
Last recorded253,282 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Cappuccino67,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK525 SLY
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 253,282 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 253,282 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 253,170 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

flor by n/s and o/s sills getting rusty and by rear subframe mountings

Pass 9 Jan 2008 233,124 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 211,681 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 211,681 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 196,656 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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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K525 SLY is a 1998 Suzuki Cappuccino in Blue with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K525 SLY, 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 K525 SLY registered?

K525 SLY is a 1998 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is K525 SLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K525 SLY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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