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L970 YNL

1993 Suzuki Cappuccino

Red Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

98,941 mi
Last recorded98,941 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Cappuccino71,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL970 YNL
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 98,941 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 98,876 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 98,189 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 98,186 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 95,707 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 95,663 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 95,642 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 87,777 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 87,770 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 87,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 77,254 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 77,246 miles

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

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

Offside Inner 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)

3rd eye level stop innoperative

Pass 26 Sep 2007 77,092 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 74,163 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 74,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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L970 YNL is a 1993 Suzuki Cappuccino in Red with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 L970 YNL, 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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What year was L970 YNL registered?

L970 YNL is a 1993 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 7 December 1993.

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