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P540 JVW

1996 Suzuki X90

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,657 mi
Last recorded147,657 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Suzuki X9076,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 JVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelX90
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 147,657 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 142,258 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

fuel pipe corroded

items removed prior to test

Fail 26 Jan 2016 142,236 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective screwed down (5.4.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

fuel pipe corroded

items removed prior to test

Pass 15 Jan 2015 134,795 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 134,795 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 129,797 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 123,498 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

fuel cap of temporary type but lockable

nearside obligatory mirror missing

offside obligatory mirror damaged but is secure

rear bumber inner metal frame work excessively corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2012 123,351 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

nearside front wiper split but still clears screen

rear bumber metal frame work excessively corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 115,794 miles

Both front brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 109,265 miles

Fuel cap of temporary screw centre type, maintaining sealing satisfactory

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 109,265 miles

Fuel cap of temporary screw centre type, maintaining sealing satisfactory

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 100,089 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 90,933 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 80,259 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 80,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 79,877 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P540 JVW is a 1996 Suzuki X90 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P540 JVW, 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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P540 JVW is a 1996 Suzuki X90, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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