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AO02 JVN

2002 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

605,172 mi
Last recorded605,172 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Tata Safari55,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 JVN
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 605,172 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 56,583 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 50,942 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2009 45,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2008 37,861 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 29,643 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 20,475 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 20,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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AO02 JVN is a 2002 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO02 JVN, 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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What year was AO02 JVN registered?

AO02 JVN is a 2002 Tata Safari, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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