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K571 PFB

1998 Suzuki Cappuccino

Green Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

143,048 mi
Last recorded143,048 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Cappuccino67,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK571 PFB
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 143,048 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 143,047 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheels catching bumper on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 139,762 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 139,762 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2013 139,754 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 133,849 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight corrosion to n/s/c outer sill

Pass 9 Dec 2010 129,022 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

all floor pans corroding

every suspension component corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2010 129,019 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all of floor pan corroding

all tyres cracking and perishing

every suspension component corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2009 122,648 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 122,647 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 121,035 miles

metal brake pipes are rusting and may need attention

underside of vehicle including braking and suspension components ruating heavily and should be treated

Fail 25 Nov 2008 121,026 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

metal brake pipes are rusting and may need attention

underside of vehicle including braking and suspension components ruating heavily and should be treated

Pass 22 Jun 2007 119,848 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 119,848 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear strut spring seating cup contacts tyre when wheel is suspended

Pass 15 Jun 2006 116,794 miles

2 different types of rear struts fitted to rear

nail in offside front tyre

suface rust on rear brake discs

suface rust on rear metal brake pipes

surface rust on all front and rear suspension parts

surface rust on nearside front inner wing

Fail 13 Jun 2006 116,794 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

2 different types of rear struts fitted to rear

nail in offside front tyre

suface rust on rear metal brake pipes

surace rust on all front and rear suspension parts

surface rust on nearside front inner wing

surface rust on rear brake discs

Fail 25 Feb 2006 116,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

widespread rust to underside including suspension and brakepipes. rear suspension contacts tyres when fully suspended

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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K571 PFB is a 1998 Suzuki Cappuccino in Green with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 K571 PFB, 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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K571 PFB is a 1998 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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