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BX04 VBK

2004 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,173 mi
Last recorded54,173 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Tata Safari45,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 VBK
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 54,173 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 44,635 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 33,399 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 33,399 miles

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

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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BX04 VBK is a 2004 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Tata Safari models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 45,799 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 BX04 VBK, 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 22 years old, this Tata Safari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX04 VBK registered?

BX04 VBK is a 2004 Tata Safari, first registered on 8 April 2004.

Is BX04 VBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX04 VBK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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