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M931 TJL

1995 Suzuki Cappuccino

Red Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,342 mi
Last recorded120,342 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Cappuccino61,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM931 TJL
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 120,342 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 120,300 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 120,228 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 119,900 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 119,485 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 115,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2015 115,934 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2014 109,363 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 109,363 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 104,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 104,196 miles

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

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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 101,208 miles

floor pans corroded

main brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2011 101,206 miles

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

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

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

floor pans corroded

main brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2010 95,144 miles

main brake pipes corroded

o/s/r shock starting to weep

Fail 29 Jul 2010 95,138 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

main brake pipes corroded

o/s/r shock starting to weep

Pass 11 Jan 2010 90,769 miles

the main brake pipes are corroded

the n/s handbrake lever is tight

the o/s/r shock is starting to leak

Fail 23 Dec 2009 90,690 miles

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

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

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

the main brake pipes are corroded

the n/s handbrake lever is tight

the o/s/r shock is starting to leak

Pass 12 Jan 2009 83,437 miles

the main brake pipes are just starting to corrode and the o/s/r shock could be leaking

Pass 2 Jan 2008 76,466 miles

both sills are rusty

front tyres are worn on the outer edges

n/s hanbrake lever does not return to the stop

Pass 4 Jan 2007 68,470 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 68,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 58,184 miles

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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M931 TJL is a 1995 Suzuki Cappuccino in Red with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki Cappuccino models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 61,292 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 M931 TJL, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki Cappuccino is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M931 TJL registered?

M931 TJL is a 1995 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 6 January 1995.

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