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NX51 NAU

2001 Tata Safari

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,882 mi
Last recorded70,882 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Tata Safari55,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 NAU
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,882 miles

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

rear brakes binding

slight play steering idler

Fail 26 Sep 2012 70,882 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes binding

slight play steering idler

Pass 5 Sep 2011 68,785 miles

different seats fitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

pas noisy

vehicle has been standing

Fail 9 Aug 2011 68,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 67,782 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 64,433 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 64,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 61,318 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 55,622 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 55,622 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 50,546 miles

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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NX51 NAU is a 2001 Tata Safari in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NX51 NAU, 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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NX51 NAU is a 2001 Tata Safari, first registered on 9 September 2001.

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