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AO52 NCC

2002 Tata Safari

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,102 mi
Last recorded95,102 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 Tata Safari55,607 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 NCC
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 95,102 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 94,985 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 81,321 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 70,482 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 70,482 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 69,899 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 51,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 44,829 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 37,803 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 37,803 miles

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

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

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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AO52 NCC is a 2002 Tata Safari in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 AO52 NCC, 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 AO52 NCC registered?

AO52 NCC is a 2002 Tata Safari, first registered on 3 October 2002.

Is AO52 NCC safe to buy?

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