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NX51 OVN

2001 Tata Safari

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,587 mi
Last recorded65,587 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Tata Safari55,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 65,587 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 59,579 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear axle has minor oil leak

Fail 16 May 2013 59,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear axle has minor oil leak

Pass 10 May 2012 49,792 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 49,790 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s sides rail step badly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2009 48,009 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 41,941 miles

Rubber joint gaiters perished.

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 OVN is a 2001 Tata Safari in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OVN, 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 NX51 OVN registered?

NX51 OVN is a 2001 Tata Safari, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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