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CP02 AAF

2002 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,480 mi
Last recorded66,480 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Tata Safari55,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 AAF
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 66,480 miles

hand brake coming up high

Offside Rear door not opening from inside or out side

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread s/faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 66,478 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged all (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working not stoping as intended (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Steering component modified such that the steering is adversely affected exssive play in idler (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear door not opening from inside or out side

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread s/faded (0.1 (b))

hand brake coming up high

Pass 22 Dec 2017 64,706 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 64,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 58,346 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

air box cover missing

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2016 58,346 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

air box cover missing

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 58,313 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 58,313 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 58,184 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

n/s/r tyre and o/s/f tyre have perished walls

slight corrosion on n/s rear outer w/arch not holed

Pass 25 Nov 2014 58,184 miles

n/s/r tyre and o/s/f tyre have perished walls

slight corrosion on n/s rear outer w/arch not holed

Fail 17 Dec 2013 58,112 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Dec 2013 58,112 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Feb 2012 57,946 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 57,945 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 54,109 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 47,445 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 38,845 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 31,412 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005

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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CP02 AAF is a 2002 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CP02 AAF, 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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CP02 AAF is a 2002 Tata Safari, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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