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R689 UKJ

1997 Suzuki X90

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,358 mi
Last recorded75,358 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki X9069,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR689 UKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelX90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 75,358 miles

sill covers fitted unable to corrosion check

windscreen chipped

Fail 4 Sep 2024 75,343 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine missfire, exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

sill covers fitted unable to corrosion check

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Oct 2022 74,245 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED TO EXCESS - 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED TO EXCESS - 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 74,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED TO EXCESS - 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED TO EXCESS - 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 73,898 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside windscreen chipped

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

sill covers fitted not allowing corrosion checks

under body and chassis surface corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2020 73,702 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing corrosion checks

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2019 73,018 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2018 73,005 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 73,000 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working when brake pedal pressed (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Power steering component leaking resivour (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board rear exhaust missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2015 69,559 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamps deteriorated

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside mirror deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2015 69,558 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamps deteriorated

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside mirror deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2014 60,194 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 51,270 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 49,628 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 49,583 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 46,810 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,367 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 44,367 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,689 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/s mirror distorted.

Fail 26 Sep 2008 38,909 miles

All four tyres perishing.

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

N/s mirror deteriated affecting view to the rear.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,909 miles

All four tyres perishing.

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

N/s mirror deteriated affecting view to the rear.

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 35,755 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 35,755 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 33,480 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R689 UKJ is a 1997 Suzuki X90 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R689 UKJ, 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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R689 UKJ is a 1997 Suzuki X90, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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