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L202 DPD

1993 Suzuki Cappuccino

Red Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

89,354 mi
Last recorded89,354 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Cappuccino71,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL202 DPD
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 89,354 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust repair with paste around joint

Fail 4 Oct 2023 89,346 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 89,337 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 88,222 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear/ and across vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Under tray fitted/unable to check test able items/ corrosion/fuel/brake pipes.Front to rear

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both sides/also hand brake poor performance. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 88,220 miles

Emissions not tested CO level excessive (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear/ and across vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Under tray fitted/unable to check test able items/ corrosion/fuel/brake pipes.Front to rear

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both sides/also hand brake poor performance. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 88,065 miles

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear / coverd in underseal

Fuel pipes slightly corroded at rear

Offside Rear brake pipe slighty corroded / covered in underseal

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2017 86,454 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

all of underside of car covered in underseal

Fail 23 Aug 2017 86,454 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

all of underside of car covered in underseal

Pass 29 Jul 2016 84,328 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

all of underside covered in underseal

Fail 22 Jul 2016 84,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing at the front (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing around strut tower (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing around strut tower (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all of underside covered in underseal

Pass 29 May 2015 83,265 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Fail 28 May 2015 83,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 83,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 83,020 miles

advise brake pads wearing thin 21% brake imbalance

Fail 28 May 2012 83,008 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise brake pads wearing thin 21% brake imbalance

Fail 27 Jul 2010 82,570 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 82,570 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 1,149 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 81,517 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

both front inner wings corroded but not holed

both inner rear wheel arches very corroded and thin and both outer sills

both rear wheel arch rims corroded , no sharp edges

under car very corroded on floors /sills and chasis (very poor)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 80,610 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 80,100 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 76,827 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 76,810 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor 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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L202 DPD is a 1993 Suzuki Cappuccino in Red with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1993 Suzuki Cappuccino models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 71,937 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 L202 DPD, 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 33 years old, this Suzuki Cappuccino is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L202 DPD is a 1993 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 3 December 1993.

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