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AJ02 XXK

2002 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,331 mi
Last recorded115,331 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Tata Safari55,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 XXK
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 115,331 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f swivel very slight play

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2011 101,502 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f inner gaitor split

o/s/f track rod gasitor split

oil leak

play in n/s steering bush

Pass 4 Oct 2010 90,541 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust rubber weak

Pass 10 Sep 2009 78,279 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 66,174 miles

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

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

play n/s/f idle arm

Pass 10 Sep 2007 53,268 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 53,254 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jun 2007 53,232 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2006 38,979 miles

nearside steering idler worn

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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AJ02 XXK is a 2002 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Tata Safari models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 55,607 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 AJ02 XXK, 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 24 years old, this Tata Safari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ02 XXK is a 2002 Tata Safari, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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