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BAZ 8196

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,491 mi
Last recorded111,491 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 8196
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 111,491 miles

corrosion to underside

welding repairs and under seal

Fail 4 Oct 2025 111,491 miles

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

corrosion to underside

welding repairs and under seal

Fail 27 Jul 2023 111,362 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Advanced corrosion to underside of the vehicle

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake servo corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Heavy dampness around brake master cylinder requires attention

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect front and rear (5.3.2 (d))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front and raer close to limit requires attention (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 108,681 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 108,675 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 104,333 miles

oil leaks

wipers worn

all coil springs corroded

all front cv gaiters heavy age cracking

battery poorly secured, extensive corrosion to battery tray, requires attention

chassis rails and rear inner arches corroded

front and rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2021 104,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

all coil springs corroded

all front cv gaiters age cracking heavily

battery poorly secured, extensive corrosion to battery tray, requires attention

corrosion to all arches , bot inner sills and chassis rails

extensive corrosion and rust holes to front and rear inner arches outside of prescribed areas

front and rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

Pass 15 Jun 2020 101,309 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Jun 2019 98,423 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Jun 2018 94,807 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 90,208 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 87,087 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 87,087 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 82,218 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 78,075 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 73,397 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2012 68,595 miles

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

Centre Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

rear exhaust slightley rusty

Fail 15 Jun 2012 68,595 miles

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

Centre Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

rear exhaust slightley rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2011 64,280 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

all 4 tyres slightly perished and detetiorated on the outer sidewalls

corrosion and rust to the offside front wing

rear metal fuel pipes rusty and corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2009 62,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 59,191 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 56,416 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 56,416 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 54,115 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 54,115 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2005 50,409 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 50,409 miles

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

both bottom ball joints worn , clutch worn.

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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BAZ 8196 is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 84,830 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAZ 8196, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 31 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BAZ 8196 is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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