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SJ51 EUB

2001 Tata Safari

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

37,955 mi
Last recorded37,955 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Tata Safari55,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2010 37,955 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

all tyres cracking in the tred

batter not fully secure

battery light on when 1st started

body damage to various pannels

bonnet hydrolic lifters does not support bonnet

brake fluid above max mark

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

footbrake travel

front discs heavily corroded and pitted

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake travel on limits

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/f wing mirror repaired with tape

o/s/r door weather strip perished

oil leak

rear diff leaking

rear seat damaged

rear tyres stepping in tred

steering box damp with oil

suspension components corroded

under body corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 32,589 miles

borderline play to n/s steering arm

o/s/f brake binding. damage to o/s/f wing and o/s/f door. n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge. brake pipes corroded. engine undertray fitted. various steering and suspension components corroded. various suspension bushes deteriated.

stone chips in windscreen. both front brake discs heavily corroded and worn. exhaust system heavily corroded. various parts of chassis heavily corroded. various oil leaks. n/s/f outer cv boot slight split.

Fail 19 Aug 2009 32,589 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f brake binding. damage to o/s/f wing and o/s/f door. n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge. brake pipes corroded. engine undertray fitted. various steering and suspension components corroded. various suspension bushes deteriated.

stone chips in windscreen. both front brake discs heavily corroded and worn. exhaust system heavily corroded. various parts of chassis heavily corroded. various oil leaks. n/s/f outer cv boot slight split.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 32,011 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 32,011 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 22,696 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 22,686 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive 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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SJ51 EUB 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 EUB, 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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SJ51 EUB is a 2001 Tata Safari, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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