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J8 AEJ

2003 Tata Safari

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

79,749 mi
Last recorded79,749 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Tata Safari52,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 AEJ
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 79,749 miles

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

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

both h/lamp aims reset

brake pipes around l.s.v corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2016 79,748 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both h/lamp aims reset

brake pipes around l.s.v corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 74,547 miles

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

Spare tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2015 74,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

all brake pipes corroded

genral corrosion through out

Pass 12 Aug 2014 74,257 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 74,257 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 72,558 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 72,558 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,189 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 71,163 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 65,824 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 65,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 59,477 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 59,477 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

steering box damp

Pass 2 Sep 2009 54,310 miles

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 47,277 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 47,277 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

near side rear tyre getting low

steering box damp

Pass 5 Sep 2007 39,023 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 29 Aug 2007 38,795 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 29,684 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 29,684 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres only 2mm of tread

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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J8 AEJ is a 2003 Tata Safari in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2003 Tata Safari models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 52,189 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 J8 AEJ, 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 23 years old, this Tata Safari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J8 AEJ is a 2003 Tata Safari, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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