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AO51 MWE

2001 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

121,909 mi
Last recorded121,909 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Tata Safari55,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 MWE
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2010 121,909 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

clutch pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r brake backplate wet with fluid

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2009 113,655 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

offside and nearside steering inner track rod end rubber gaiters split

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2009 113,655 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

offside and nearside steering inner track rod end rubber gaiters split

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2008 109,181 miles

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

fuel pipes surface corroded

o/s/f seatbelt slight damage

slight play in steering idler

some steering joint boot covers split

steering box damp

Fail 13 Oct 2008 109,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel pipes surface corroded

o/s/f seatbelt slight damage

slight play in steering idler

some steering joint boot covers split

steering box damp

Pass 15 Oct 2007 89,311 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 89,311 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

offside front spot light not working

Pass 17 Oct 2006 78,230 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

offside headlight lens damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2006 78,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

offside headlight lens damaged

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 MWE is a 2001 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 MWE, 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 MWE is a 2001 Tata Safari, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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