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SUZUKI CARA1994 · 0.7L Petrol

L890 DBB

Vehicle Insight Summary

SUZUKI CARA (1994, Petrol, 650cc) — mileage recorded at 99,024. MOT status: valid. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Valid
Expires 13/10/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Petrol
Year
1994
Engine
650cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a consistent pass record over the last several years. The most recent test in October 2025 at 99,024 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. While a failure was noted in August 2023, the immediate pass on the same day suggests a specific issue was rectified promptly without escalating into a recurring mechanical trend. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 32-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,100 miles per year. Data shows very limited movement between tests, such as only 111 miles covered between July 2024 and October 2025, and 446 miles between the 2023 tests. This low usage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine internal components, however, long periods of standing can often lead to the degradation of rubber-based components such as perished seals, bushes, and de-knotted brake lines. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and underbody, as older Suzuki models from this era are prone to corrosion that an MOT may not always catch. Despite the clean electronic record, the low mileage suggests the suspension bushes and tyres may be reaching the end of age rather than wear. Particular attention should be paid to the brake system for seized calipers, as infrequently used vehicles often suffer from internal corrosion on the discs and cylinders.

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Free vehicle health score

80
/ 100 · Good

Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 15, 2026, 04:56 PM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1994 Suzuki Cara (L890 DBB), we found 5 MOT results in the period of August 2022 to October 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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