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LK51 GKY

2001 Tata Safari

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,832 mi
Last recorded50,832 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Tata Safari55,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 GKY
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 50,832 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 48,207 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 48,207 miles

Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 40,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2006 40,125 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LK51 GKY is a 2001 Tata Safari in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LK51 GKY, 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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LK51 GKY is a 2001 Tata Safari, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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