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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
2.5"free play measured at steering wheel.
Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear fuel pipes heavily corroded.
Slight play and roughness in both front wheel bearings.
no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test.
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS
2.5"free play measured at steering wheel.
Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear fuel pipes heavily corroded.
Slight play and roughness in both front wheel bearings.
no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test.
front brake discs showing wear
handbrake efficiency on 16%
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake discs showing wear
handbrake efficiency on 16%
Front brake discs look worn.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Various brake pipes slightly corroded.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Front brake discs look worn.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Various brake pipes slightly corroded.
How Reliable is the Tata Safari?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DX08 GSU is a 2008 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%.
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 DX08 GSU, 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 18 years old, this Tata Safari is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was DX08 GSU registered?
DX08 GSU is a 2008 Tata Safari, first registered on 4 March 2008.
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