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EA51 HSU

1996 Suzuki X90

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

90,523 mi
Last recorded90,523 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki X9076,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 HSU
MakeSuzuki
ModelX90
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 90,523 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Plates under chassis

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 89,506 miles

Under skid plates fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2024 88,821 miles

Underderneath skid plates fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2024 88,821 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Underderneath skid plates fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2022 88,159 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle modified for off road use

Fail 7 Dec 2022 88,140 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged marked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle modified for off road use

Pass 4 Jan 2022 87,512 miles

Skid plates fitted

Vehicle set up for off road use

Pass 19 Apr 2016 82,198 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 77,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 77,916 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 73,074 miles

rear bumper panel corroded

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

exhaust middle section corroded

Fail 13 May 2014 73,073 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

exhaust middle section corroded

rear bumper panel corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 69,985 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 67,001 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 67,001 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake fluid level warning light illuminated on the dash

engine oil leak to dirty to say from where requires further investigation

slight blow on down pipe of the exhaust

Fail 28 Apr 2011 65,276 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,276 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2010 63,880 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 61,145 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

chassissis corroded in both sides

Fail 8 Apr 2009 61,063 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

chassis is corroded on both sides

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 18 Apr 2008 57,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 52,234 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

rear exhaust mounting missing not affecting security of exhaust

steering column coupling has slight play in

Pass 27 Apr 2006 48,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front & rear registration plates starting to fade through lettering

nearside reverse lamp dim

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

How Reliable is the Suzuki X90?

Based on 13,161 MOT tests across 1,065 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
2,727
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,065
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 928
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 425
position lamp(s) not working 342
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 319
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EA51 HSU is a 1996 Suzuki X90 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki X90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 76,446 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki X90 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 928 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA51 HSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki X90 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki X90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EA51 HSU is a 1996 Suzuki X90, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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