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N557 RPE

1995 Suzuki Cappuccino

Red Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,195 mi
Last recorded78,195 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Cappuccino61,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN557 RPE
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 78,195 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 74,286 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 71,862 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 71,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 71,196 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 68,892 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 68,888 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 67,451 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 67,449 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 64,931 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 60,163 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 54,062 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 47,428 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Fail 2 Mar 2017 47,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Fail 23 Feb 2017 47,267 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 38,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 38,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 33,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 33,009 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 27,936 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 25,954 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 25,510 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2011 25,203 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 24,777 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,451 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 23,890 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 23,191 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 22,527 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor 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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N557 RPE is a 1995 Suzuki Cappuccino in Red with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 N557 RPE, 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 N557 RPE registered?

N557 RPE is a 1995 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 25 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N557 RPE shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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