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AU55 ENH

2005 Tata Safari

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,228 mi
Last recorded102,228 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Tata Safari45,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 ENH
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 102,228 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

weld repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Sep 2015 102,220 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 97,919 miles

n/s & o/s sills slightly corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 89,496 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 79,340 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 70,613 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

approx 60% of high levelstop lamp not working

nearside track rod end gaitor split

offside handbrake cable outer casing split

Fail 6 Sep 2011 70,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

approx 60% of high levelstop lamp not working

nearside track rod end gaitor split

offside handbrake cable outer casing split

Pass 2 Sep 2010 61,094 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 Sep 2009 50,349 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 2 Sep 2009 50,021 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 5 Sep 2008 38,678 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight 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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AU55 ENH is a 2005 Tata Safari in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Tata Safari models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 45,640 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 AU55 ENH, 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 21 years old, this Tata Safari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU55 ENH is a 2005 Tata Safari, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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