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R453 VND

1997 Suzuki X90

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

74,434 mi
Last recorded74,434 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki X9069,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 VND
MakeSuzuki
ModelX90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 74,434 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 73,361 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 72,201 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 71,110 miles

vehicle undersealed at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2022 69,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body rusting

Fail 29 Apr 2022 69,801 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill where it meets outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body rusting

Pass 26 Apr 2021 68,234 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all four tyres perishing..

general chassis and suspension components rusting.

Pass 21 May 2020 67,726 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 67,369 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 67,053 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 67,044 miles

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

both headlamps fogged

secveral other areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

Fail 22 Dec 2014 67,044 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both headlamps fogged

secveral other areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 15 Nov 2013 66,083 miles

front no plate cracked

n/s/r inner sill corroded

slight blow from repair to exhaust tail pipe

Fail 15 Nov 2013 66,083 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s/r inner sill corroded

front no plate cracked

slight blow from repair to exhaust tail pipe

Pass 23 Nov 2012 64,815 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

air bag light on permenantly

Fail 21 Nov 2012 64,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

air bag light on permenantly

Pass 9 Nov 2011 63,833 miles

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

light scratches to screen

rear reg plate dirty

Fail 1 Nov 2010 62,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 62,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 61,856 miles

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

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 29 Oct 2008 60,775 miles

Airbag light on

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 59,371 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 59,371 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 57,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 57,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 55,894 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 55,892 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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R453 VND is a 1997 Suzuki X90 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R453 VND, 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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R453 VND is a 1997 Suzuki X90, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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