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R143 XBU

1997 Suzuki X90

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,652 mi
Last recorded75,652 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki X9069,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 XBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelX90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2020 75,652 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside +nearside no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

offside front floor /inner sill covered in sealant ,underseal

Pass 17 Sep 2019 74,978 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 74,978 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Headlamp aim too low Nsf osf (4.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 74,076 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 74,068 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nsf osf inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 73,250 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 73,238 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Ns os (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Ns os floors to sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,858 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outerigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 70,809 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 to valve block (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outerigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 67,396 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlamp lenses slightly discoloured

Fail 17 Sep 2015 67,396 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlamp lenses slightly discoloured

Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,022 miles

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

o/s front tyre wear uneven

Pass 12 Sep 2013 60,584 miles

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 20 Sep 2012 57,389 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 54,507 miles

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

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

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

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

both side headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2010 51,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 47,814 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,789 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 40,008 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 40,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 36,522 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 36,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R143 XBU is a 1997 Suzuki X90 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R143 XBU, 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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What year was R143 XBU registered?

R143 XBU is a 1997 Suzuki X90, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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