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R947 ULX

1997 Suzuki X90

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

93,158 mi
Last recorded93,158 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki X9069,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 ULX
MakeSuzuki
ModelX90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 93,158 miles

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

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded.

no n/s mirror fitted.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2014 93,153 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded.

no n/s mirror fitted.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2013 88,809 miles

Bracket broken on catalytic converter but exhaust is sufficiently supported

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2012 84,981 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust fully supported

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2012 84,981 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust fully supported

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 80,898 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 80,898 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear shock absorbers have corrosion to damper casings

Front brake discs corroded

Front bumper insecure

Front tyres different size to rear tyres but same across axles(F:205/70 15 R:195/15)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2010 76,182 miles

Oil leak

all rear fuel lines RUSTY

Fail 25 Jan 2010 76,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

all rear fuel lines RUSTY

Pass 26 Jan 2009 71,790 miles

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

rear brake hose ferrel rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2008 66,289 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 66,288 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 63,270 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 63,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2006 58,985 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 58,985 miles

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

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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R947 ULX is a 1997 Suzuki X90 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R947 ULX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R947 ULX registered?

R947 ULX is a 1997 Suzuki X90, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R947 ULX safe to buy?

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