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SA02 VXV

2002 Tata Safari

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,419 mi
Last recorded101,419 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Tata Safari55,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 VXV
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 101,419 miles

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

hand brake efiecency low

Pass 21 Aug 2015 96,348 miles

slight corrosion on lower arms

steering has slight play in joints

handbrake efiecency low

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 91,049 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

nearside front lower suspension arm corroded

nearside idler arm bush is worn

offside rear brake grabbing

steering joints are worn

Pass 21 Aug 2013 84,391 miles

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

front wishbones are corroded

nearside idler arm bush worn

rear shockers are worn and corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 78,737 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

nearside idler arm bush is worn

steering joints are worn

Pass 23 Aug 2011 72,293 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

steering idler bush worn

steering joints are worn

Pass 17 Sep 2010 66,844 miles

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

both sills are corroded

rear antiroll bar bushes are worn

Fail 9 Sep 2010 66,709 miles

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

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

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

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

both sills are corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2009 60,250 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 60,079 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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SA02 VXV is a 2002 Tata Safari in Green with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Tata Safari models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 55,607 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 SA02 VXV, 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 24 years old, this Tata Safari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SA02 VXV is a 2002 Tata Safari, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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