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PN06 TXA

2006 Tata Safari

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,936 mi
Last recorded71,936 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Tata Safari37,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN06 TXA
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 71,936 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported on axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 70,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play arm bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 70,841 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play arm bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 62,270 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel binding

Rear Oil leak diff pinion seal ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all under side (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 62,270 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel binding

Rear Oil leak diff pinion seal ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all under side (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 50,472 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 38,520 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 38,492 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Inner 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2012 36,456 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2012 36,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2011 31,332 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 23,931 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 19,899 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 19,896 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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PN06 TXA is a 2006 Tata Safari in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2006 Tata Safari models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 37,018 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 PN06 TXA, 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 20 years old, this Tata Safari is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PN06 TXA is a 2006 Tata Safari, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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