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N81 SHO

1996 Suzuki X90

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,692 mi
Last recorded82,692 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki X9076,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN81 SHO
MakeSuzuki
ModelX90
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2016 82,692 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Check engine light illuminated

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

Near side door mirror is missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and is wearing on both edges. Also outer side wall is perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens is going opaque and is starting to diffuse the beam image - on limit (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and outer side wall is perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and is wearing on both edges. Also outer side wall is perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and outer side wall is perished (4.1.E.1)

Sill covers fitted

Test has been aborted at customers request

Pass 5 Dec 2015 76,127 miles

advise engine light on

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front side wall cracked

Nearside Rear side wall cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 76,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front side wall cracked

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear side wall cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise engine light on

Pass 24 Nov 2014 73,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tailpipe in poor condition and insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2014 73,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tailpipe in poor condition and insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2013 70,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 70,687 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 67,556 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 64,351 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

main brake pipe across rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2010 58,805 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 58,805 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 52,559 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 52,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 45,648 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

nearside front indicator lens has been repaired (no white light showing)

spare tyre tread below 1.6 mm limit

Fail 2 Oct 2008 45,648 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 68,789 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 62,358 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 62,314 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

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

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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N81 SHO is a 1996 Suzuki X90 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N81 SHO, 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 N81 SHO registered?

N81 SHO is a 1996 Suzuki X90, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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