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GX51 WFU

2001 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

351,327 mi
Last recorded351,327 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Tata Safari55,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 WFU
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 351,327 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 35,130 miles

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 28,890 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 26,137 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 22,764 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 22,761 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fog switch loose + difficult to operate

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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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GX51 WFU is a 2001 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Tata Safari models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 55,986 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 GX51 WFU, 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 25 years old, this Tata Safari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX51 WFU registered?

GX51 WFU is a 2001 Tata Safari, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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