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AU03 LSN

2003 Tata Safari

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,062 mi
Last recorded111,062 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Tata Safari52,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 LSN
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2009 111,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

underside corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2008 101,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 101,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 90,026 miles

off side rear low

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 89,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Jun 2006 75,111 miles

advise-some play steering mechanism. †advise-exhaust system deteriated replace in near future. †advise-not much reserve parking brake service in near future. †

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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AU03 LSN is a 2003 Tata Safari in Green with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Tata Safari models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 52,189 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 AU03 LSN, 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 23 years old, this Tata Safari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU03 LSN is a 2003 Tata Safari, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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