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DX55 CJE

2005 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,691 mi
Last recorded64,691 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Tata Safari45,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 CJE
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 64,691 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 64,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 63,056 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 61,174 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 61,067 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 54,020 miles

front brakes in poor condtion

Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,183 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in steering idler

Pass 18 Sep 2008 28,358 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 27,678 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s/f Wiper blade split

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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DX55 CJE is a 2005 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DX55 CJE, 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 DX55 CJE registered?

DX55 CJE is a 2005 Tata Safari, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is DX55 CJE safe to buy?

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