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P169 DCN

1997 Suzuki X90

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,039 mi
Last recorded70,039 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki X9069,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 DCN
MakeSuzuki
ModelX90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 70,039 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 69,888 miles

unable to fully inspect metal brakepipes due to underseal

Fail 4 Nov 2014 69,884 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

unable to fully inspect metal brakepipes due to underseal

Pass 25 Oct 2013 64,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 64,777 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 64,058 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 64,035 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 64,026 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 64,026 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 63,966 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 58,569 miles

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

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

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

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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P169 DCN is a 1997 Suzuki X90 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P169 DCN, 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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P169 DCN is a 1997 Suzuki X90, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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