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AO51 CDY

2001 Tata Safari

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,719 mi
Last recorded39,719 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Tata Safari55,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 CDY
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 39,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brakes rusty

hole in n/s/r outer sill

hole in o/s/r outer sill

vehicle underside rusty

Fail 14 Jun 2010 39,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brakes rusty

hole in n/s/r outer sill

hole in o/s/r outer sill

vehicle underside rusty

Fail 12 Oct 2009 39,710 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 38,653 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 38,650 miles

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

Front disc`s and brake pads worn. †Surface rust on three metal,rear axle pipes. †N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. †Excessive handbrake travel. †Rear tyres wearing at centres. †Rear fog sw.sticky. †Gaiter split on o/s/f inner track rod end.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 34,055 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 31,285 miles

BOTH REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES RUSTED

MORE THAN NORMAL PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE UNEVENLY WORN

OFF SIDE INNER TRACK ROD END BOOT SPLIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM AT STEERING WHEEL

Fail 17 Oct 2005 31,232 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

BOTH REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES RUSTED

MORE THAN NORMAL PARK BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE UNEVENLY WORN

OFF SIDE INNER TRACK ROD END BOOT SPLIT

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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AO51 CDY is a 2001 Tata Safari in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Tata Safari models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 55,986 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 Tata Safari fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 769 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO51 CDY, 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 25 years old, this Tata Safari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO51 CDY is a 2001 Tata Safari, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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