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N779 CTJ

1996 Suzuki X90

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

98,701 mi
Last recorded98,701 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki X9076,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN779 CTJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelX90
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 98,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pipes corroded

underbody and suspension corroded,some areas weak

Pass 20 Apr 2024 96,575 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake and fuel lines corroded

front and rear bumper supports badly corroded

underbody and suspension corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2024 96,571 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded

front and rear bumper supports badly corroded

fuel pipes and fuel filter corroded

inner wheel arches corroded

underbody and suspension corroded,some areas weak

Pass 28 Mar 2023 94,483 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2022 94,215 miles

All fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 93,959 miles

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

fuel pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2020 93,727 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes have slihgt corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2020 93,727 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

fuel pipes have slihgt corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2019 93,050 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 93,050 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 92,138 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre wall perrished

Pass 24 Mar 2017 91,133 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 89,164 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 87,375 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 87,375 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 81,482 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 75,483 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 70,223 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 70,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 64,115 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 61,773 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 61,773 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 60,781 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 60,748 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 58,915 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 58,915 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 55,807 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 52,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 52,164 miles

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

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

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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N779 CTJ is a 1996 Suzuki X90 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N779 CTJ, 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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What year was N779 CTJ registered?

N779 CTJ is a 1996 Suzuki X90, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N779 CTJ shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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