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PO54 NKC

2004 Tata Safari

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,554 mi
Last recorded75,554 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Tata Safari45,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO54 NKC
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2014 75,554 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 55,794 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 55,794 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 55,201 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 55,026 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 45,417 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 45,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 36,474 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 30,929 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 30,927 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 21,531 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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PO54 NKC is a 2004 Tata Safari in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2004 Tata Safari models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 45,799 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 PO54 NKC, 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 22 years old, this Tata Safari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PO54 NKC registered?

PO54 NKC is a 2004 Tata Safari, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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