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1994 Suzuki Cara 0.7L Petrol · L890 DBB

L890 DBB

1994 Suzuki Cara (0.7L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1994. Recorded mileage 99,024 miles. MOT valid until 12/10/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.

Make & Model
SUZUKI CARA
Year / Origin
1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
MOT Status
Valid until 12/10/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/11/2026)
Recorded Mileage
99,024 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 0.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12/10/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/11/2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1994
Engine
650cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

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.

L890 DBB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
  • 99,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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L890 DBB Mileage History

  1. 08/08/202298,029 mi
  2. 03/08/202398,577 mi+548 mi
  3. 03/08/202398,577 mi
  4. 19/07/202498,913 mi+336 mi
  5. 14/10/202599,024 mi+111 mi

Average of roughly 313 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L890 DBB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Sept 2026, 11:52
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Suzuki Cara (L890 DBB) between August 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))”.

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