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SF05 LBY

2005 Tata Safari

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,446 mi
Last recorded34,446 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Tata Safari45,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 LBY
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 34,446 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 May 2012 34,441 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 31,108 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 22,637 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 18,740 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 18,740 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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SF05 LBY is a 2005 Tata Safari in Green with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Tata Safari models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 45,640 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 SF05 LBY, 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 21 years old, this Tata Safari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SF05 LBY is a 2005 Tata Safari, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is SF05 LBY safe to buy?

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