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BX54 NVK

2005 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,175 mi
Last recorded52,175 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 2005 Tata Safari45,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 NVK
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2012 52,175 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 42,262 miles

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

slight play passenger front steering ildler

Pass 27 Nov 2009 29,630 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 29,624 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 27,739 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 27,739 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

rear propshaft front universal joint loose in retaining clamps

wiring adjacent to brake fluid revervoir damaged by heat

Pass 27 Sep 2007 23,199 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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BX54 NVK is a 2005 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 BX54 NVK, 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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BX54 NVK is a 2005 Tata Safari, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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