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SJ51 LOF

2001 Tata Safari

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,820 mi
Last recorded32,820 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Tata Safari55,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 32,820 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 27,089 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 27,085 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 27,082 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 22,275 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 18,373 miles

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 LOF is a 2001 Tata Safari in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LOF, 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 LOF registered?

SJ51 LOF is a 2001 Tata Safari, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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The MOT history for SJ51 LOF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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