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OIL 5290

1997 Suzuki X90

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

57,534 mi
Last recorded57,534 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki X9069,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 5290
MakeSuzuki
ModelX90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 57,534 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 57,516 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated inner wheel arch corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Floor excessively deteriorated inner sill corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated inner wheel arch corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated inner sill corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 57,219 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

chassis corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2017 57,219 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

chassis corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 53,349 miles

Exhaust noisy non standard exhaust fitted (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 45,626 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 45,626 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 44,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front brakes are binding and the discs are corroded

front valance is excessively corroded

fuel pipes are corroded

r.o.s inner wheel arch trim is corroded

rear inner valance is corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2011 44,811 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front brakes are binding and the discs are corroded

front valance is excessively corroded

fuel pipes are corroded

r.o.s inner wheel arch trim is corroded

rear inner valance is corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2010 41,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 41,895 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 41,748 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

front number plate slightly delaminated

nearside front tyre starting to crack

Fail 25 Mar 2010 41,748 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Upper Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

front number plate slightly delaminated

nearside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,347 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear registration plate begining to deteriate

Fail 26 Mar 2009 38,347 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear registration plate begining to deteriate

Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,227 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 30,638 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 30,638 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 30,297 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 30,297 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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OIL 5290 is a 1997 Suzuki X90 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki X90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 69,215 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 OIL 5290, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki X90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OIL 5290 is a 1997 Suzuki X90, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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