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M940 FNJ

1995 Suzuki Cappuccino

Red Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

152,437 mi
Last recorded152,437 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Cappuccino61,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM940 FNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 152,437 miles

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

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

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

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

brake master cylinder reservoir area has brake fluid all over area and servo (dosen't appear to be leaking from any component)

corosion (hole) in lower a pillar not in prescribed area

rear exhaust mounting rubbhers are worn

Fail 22 Feb 2013 152,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake master cylinder reservoir area has brake fluid all over area and servo (dosen't appear to be leaking from any component)

corosion (hole) in lower a pillar not in prescribed area

rear exhaust mounting rubbhers are worn

Fail 9 Feb 2013 152,271 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 139,908 miles

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

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

chassis corroded

front brake pipes slightly corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nearside wiper starting to not clear

oil leak from engine

play in rear drop links

rear brake pipes corroded

top strat mounts corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2012 139,300 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

top strut mounts corroded

tyre size 165/65/14

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

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

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

chassis very corroded

exhaust flexi starting to perish

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

lots of free play in handbrake lever

nearside wiper starting to not clear well

offside rear sill corroded and covered in sealer

oil leak from engine

play in both rear drop links

rear brake pipes corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 119,783 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

handbrake levers off stops

nearside rear inner wheel arch holed

oil leak from engine

radiator leaking

rear brake pipes very corroded

rear diff leaking

rear discs corroded

sills and chassis corroded

sump corroded

tyre size 165/65/14

Fail 31 Jan 2011 119,405 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

handbrake levers off stops

nearside rear inner wheel arch holed

oil leak from engine

radiator leaking

rear brake pipes very corroded

rear diff leaking

rear discs corroded

sills and chassis corroded

sump corroded

tyre size 165/65/14

Pass 23 Feb 2010 106,630 miles

damage to rear panel and boot

exhaust corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front bumper support corroded through

front to rear brake pipes corroded under cover

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

horn corroded

inner wings corroded through at rear

nearside front strut mount corroded

offside front strut mount corroded

offside rear tyre getting low

oil leak from diff

power steering belt slightly loose

rear discs corroded

rear inner wings getting soft at grommets

sills corroded and getting soft

tyre size 165/65/r14

unable to see brake pipes above tank

water in boot

Fail 16 Feb 2010 106,626 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

damage to rear panel and boot

exhaust corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front bumper support corroded through

front to rear brake pipes corroded under cover

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

horn corroded

inner wings corroded through at rear

nearside front strut mount corroded

offside front strut mount corroded

offside rear tyre getting low

oil leak from diff

power steering belt slightly loose

rear discs corroded

rear inner wings getting soft at grommets

sills corroded and getting soft

tyre size 165/65/r14

unable to see brake pipes above tank

water in boot

Pass 28 Jan 2009 92,922 miles

front no plate slightly insecure

handbrake levers not fully returning.

Fail 15 Jan 2009 92,563 miles

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

front and rear pads low

front no plate slightly insecure

handbrake levers not fully returning.

rear discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2008 76,453 miles

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)

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

exhaust rubbers starting to perish

slight corrosion on offside rear

Pass 30 Jan 2007 66,142 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 66,142 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 53,539 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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M940 FNJ is a 1995 Suzuki Cappuccino in Red with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M940 FNJ, 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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M940 FNJ is a 1995 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 16 June 1995.

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