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SJ04 NCF

2004 Tata Safari

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,385 mi
Last recorded54,385 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 2004 Tata Safari45,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 NCF
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 54,385 miles

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

Offside front brake discs showing signs of corrosion and is slightly pitted,recommend replacement pads and discs in the near future.

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar links.

Fail 4 Jul 2008 54,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 44,272 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 44,272 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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SJ04 NCF is a 2004 Tata Safari in Green with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SJ04 NCF, 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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SJ04 NCF is a 2004 Tata Safari, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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