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L238 MBV

1993 Suzuki Cappuccino

Silver Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,132 mi
Last recorded98,132 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Cappuccino71,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL238 MBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2024 98,132 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r under sill to body at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r under sill to body at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired o/s/f under sill corroded at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected o/s/r subframe front mounting corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes running to rear corroding deteriorating cant be fully seen due to covers

fuel pipes running to rear corroding deteriorating cant be fully seen due to covers

n/s/r brake grabbing binding slightly

o/s outer sill corroding

rear differential bushes deteriorating with slight play

vehicle underside and components dry and corroding in places

Pass 5 May 2017 97,808 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 9,616 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 93,214 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 89,344 miles

N/s/f tyre tread cracking

O/s/f tyre tread cracking

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2014 89,344 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

N/s/f tyre tread cracking

O/s/f tyre tread cracking

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 85,680 miles

O/s/r tyre tread cracking

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2013 85,680 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s/r tyre tread cracking

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 82,625 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 82,006 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 80,510 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 80,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 76,591 miles

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2008 75,973 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2007 75,358 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 72,900 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 72,856 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major 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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L238 MBV is a 1993 Suzuki Cappuccino in Silver with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 L238 MBV, 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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L238 MBV is a 1993 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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