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R783 GDL

1997 Suzuki Cappuccino

Red Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,753 mi
Last recorded42,753 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 GDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 42,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all underside extensive repairs and covered in underseal

Fail 10 Jul 2012 42,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust tail pipe missing.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 41,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside inner sill has slight corrosion not in prescribed area

nearside outer sill has sight corrosion not in prescribed area

offside inner sill has slight corrosion not in prescribed area

offside outer sill has slight corrosion not in prescribed area

tail pipe on exhaust is missing

Fail 8 Jul 2011 41,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside inner sill has slight corrosion not in prescribed area

nearside outer sill has sight corrosion not in prescribed area

offside inner sill has slight corrosion not in prescribed area

offside outer sill has slight corrosion not in prescribed area

tail pipe on exhaust is missing

Pass 10 Jul 2010 40,336 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 40,336 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 38,925 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 38,925 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

corrosion on n/s floor pan but not excessive

Pass 3 Jul 2008 37,959 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 37,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 36,878 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 36,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake fluid on servo area but no visible leak

surface corrosion on both inner sills

Pass 9 Jun 2006 35,517 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 32,720 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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R783 GDL is a 1997 Suzuki Cappuccino in Red with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R783 GDL, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki Cappuccino is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R783 GDL is a 1997 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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