MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,434 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Tata Safari?
Based on 7,199 MOT tests across 891 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SF51 FRL is a 2001 Tata Safari in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 SF51 FRL, 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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How do I check the history of SF51 FRL?
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What year was SF51 FRL registered?
SF51 FRL is a 2001 Tata Safari, first registered on 2 October 2001.
Is SF51 FRL safe to buy?
The MOT history for SF51 FRL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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