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DX05 HBJ

2005 Tata Safari

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,654 mi
Last recorded121,654 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 2005 Tata Safari45,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 HBJ
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 121,654 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 121,480 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 109,809 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 109,388 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 85,981 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 84,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 59,035 miles

nearside front wiper blade torn

Fail 11 Mar 2008 59,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

nearside front wiper blade torn

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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DX05 HBJ is a 2005 Tata Safari in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DX05 HBJ, 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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What year was DX05 HBJ registered?

DX05 HBJ is a 2005 Tata Safari, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is DX05 HBJ safe to buy?

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