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N479 SGX

1998 Suzuki Cappuccino

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,129 mi
Last recorded49,129 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Cappuccino67,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN479 SGX
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 49,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Minor corrosion to underside of vehicle at rear

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 49,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

minor corrosion to underside of vehicle at rear

Pass 2 Aug 2023 49,105 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 48,815 miles

oil leaks

Pass 3 May 2018 48,615 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 48,366 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 47,952 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 47,456 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 46,234 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 46,234 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 45,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 45,564 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

floor corroded o/s & n/s.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 45,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 44,915 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both outter sills corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 44,373 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 44,364 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 44,327 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside 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)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

This vehicle filled the workshop with dense oil smoke no emmisions test for this reason

Pass 7 Oct 2008 40,559 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 40,503 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 36,481 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 32,175 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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N479 SGX is a 1998 Suzuki Cappuccino in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Cappuccino models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 67,432 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 N479 SGX, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki Cappuccino is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N479 SGX registered?

N479 SGX is a 1998 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is N479 SGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N479 SGX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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