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SJ51 CTU

2001 Tata Safari

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

48,865 mi
Last recorded48,865 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 2001 Tata Safari55,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 CTU
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,865 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 48,523 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 40,588 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 40,573 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

HAS RUSTY PARKING BRAKE CABLES X2.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

This vehicle is very rusty out side MOT.

Fail 21 Jan 2006 40,337 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

fuel pipes very rusty but not leaking

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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SJ51 CTU is a 2001 Tata Safari in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 SJ51 CTU, 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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What year was SJ51 CTU registered?

SJ51 CTU is a 2001 Tata Safari, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is SJ51 CTU safe to buy?

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