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SJ51 CVD

2001 Tata Safari

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

46,990 mi
Last recorded46,990 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 Tata Safari55,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 CVD
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2008 46,990 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,452 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 41,412 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 33,437 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 33,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

gear oil dripping from nearside brake drum

Pass 16 Jun 2005 27,714 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 27,694 miles

Centre Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

exhaust system rusty

nearside door mirror glass missing

slight play at both front hubs

slight play at nearside steering drop arm

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 CVD is a 2001 Tata Safari in Green with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 CVD, 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 CVD registered?

SJ51 CVD is a 2001 Tata Safari, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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The MOT history for SJ51 CVD shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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