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R493 HBV

1997 Suzuki X90

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,076 mi
Last recorded89,076 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki X9069,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 HBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelX90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 89,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front cross member excessively corroded but not a structural part of the vehicle

fuel pipe above tank appears porous but not leaking at time of test

nearside front body mount prescribed area excessively corroded but isnt likely to seriously affect the overall body security

rear cross member excessively corroded but not a structural part of the vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2010 83,666 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

both outer sills covered not allowing full inspection

car under body corroded

chasis corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2010 83,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

both outer sills covered not allowing full inspection

car under body corroded

chasis corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2009 82,675 miles

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

front cross member badly corroded

front number plate deteriated

offside front brake backing plate corroded

offside wiper blade split

rear crossmember / bumper support badly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 82,675 miles

front cross member badly corroded

front number plate deteriated

offside front brake backing plate corroded

offside wiper blade split

rear crossmember / bumper support badly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2008 76,508 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 67,978 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 59,825 miles

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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R493 HBV is a 1997 Suzuki X90 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R493 HBV, 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 R493 HBV registered?

R493 HBV is a 1997 Suzuki X90, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R493 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R493 HBV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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