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DU52 VUV

2002 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,716 mi
Last recorded34,716 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Tata Safari55,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 VUV
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 34,716 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside handbrake cable stretched when suspension extended

Fail 16 May 2012 34,711 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside handbrake cable stretched when suspension extended

Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,730 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 29,503 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 26,623 miles

N/S/F and N/S/R tyre's are cracked.

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 26,623 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/S/F and N/S/R tyre's are cracked.

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 24,287 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 20,634 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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DU52 VUV is a 2002 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU52 VUV, 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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DU52 VUV is a 2002 Tata Safari, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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