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K842 ECF

1992 Suzuki Cappuccino

Red Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

69,078 mi
Last recorded69,078 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Cappuccino55,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK842 ECF
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 69,078 miles

inner surfaces of rear discs corroded

o/s and n/s floor and outer sills corroded

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre worn

oil leak from engine

suspension arms corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2019 69,078 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement o/s/r hand brake lever (1.1.15 (e))

inner surfaces of rear discs corroded

o/s and n/s floor and outer sills corroded

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre worn

oil leak from engine

suspension arms corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2018 68,324 miles

ends of metal brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded and repaired with sealer

under side of body corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2018 68,324 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

ends of metal brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded and repaired with sealer

under side of body corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 66,450 miles

n/s hand brake lever not fully returning

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

under body corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2016 66,450 miles

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

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

n/s hand brake lever not fully returning

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

under body corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 65,552 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 111,772 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 63,896 miles

slight surface rust on inside of rear brakes

surface rust on under side of body and suspension

Fail 29 Jul 2014 63,896 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight surface rust on inside of rear brakes

surface rust on under side of body and suspension

Pass 20 Aug 2013 62,198 miles

brake pipe to nearside rear flexible hose corroded

front flexible hoses have corroded ferrules

inner sills corroded

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

subframes and suspension parts corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2013 62,198 miles

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

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

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

brake pipe to nearside rear flexible hose corroded

front flexible hoses have corroded ferrules

inner sills corroded

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

subframes and suspension parts corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 61,338 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 61,338 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 60,246 miles

brake pipe to nearside rear flexible hose corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2011 60,246 miles

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

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

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

brake pipe to nearside rear flexible hose corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2010 59,568 miles

surface rust on rear discs

Pass 19 Aug 2009 58,404 miles

surface rust on rear discs

Pass 12 Aug 2008 57,210 miles

rear brake disc's corroded on inside

Pass 29 Aug 2007 56,891 miles

surface rust on inside edge of o/s/r brake disc

Pass 22 Aug 2006 56,535 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 56,535 miles

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

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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K842 ECF is a 1992 Suzuki Cappuccino in Red with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 K842 ECF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K842 ECF registered?

K842 ECF is a 1992 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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The MOT history for K842 ECF shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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