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A6 VRW

2004 Tata Safari

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,423 mi
Last recorded24,423 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Tata Safari45,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 VRW
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 24,423 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 24,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 18,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 13,477 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 12,204 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 8,607 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 8,354 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 8,314 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 6,472 miles

How Reliable is the Tata Safari?

Based on 7,199 MOT tests across 891 vehicles.

60.9%
Pass Rate
5,427
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
891
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 769
Steering pivot point has excessive play 604
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 488
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 396
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 342
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A6 VRW is a 2004 Tata Safari in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Tata Safari models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 45,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tata Safari fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 769 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A6 VRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tata Safari typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Tata Safari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A6 VRW registered?

A6 VRW is a 2004 Tata Safari, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is A6 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 VRW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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