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BP02 GJX

2002 Tata Safari

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,974 mi
Last recorded61,974 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Tata Safari55,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 GJX
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 61,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 60,864 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 60,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust shows extensive corrosion

wear/freeplay in steering system

Fail 23 Jan 2012 60,794 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded

plastic sill covers fitted preventing view of outer sills

Pass 10 Dec 2010 57,145 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 57,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 52,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 45,612 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,819 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

corrosion on front inner brake disc. o/sftyre on limit. n/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 17 Mar 2008 39,812 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front Intermediate drop arm fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

corrosion on front inner brake disc. o/sftyre on limit. n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 21 Mar 2007 33,297 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

front brake pads low

Pass 22 Mar 2006 27,672 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 26,594 miles

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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BP02 GJX is a 2002 Tata Safari in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BP02 GJX, 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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BP02 GJX is a 2002 Tata Safari, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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