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SP04 DKL

2004 Tata Safari

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,019 mi
Last recorded39,019 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 2004 Tata Safari45,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 DKL
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 39,019 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

rear diff leak

Fail 12 Mar 2010 38,992 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

rear diff leak

Pass 11 Mar 2009 29,152 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERIG PIVOT

Fail 12 Feb 2009 29,037 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 24,739 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 24,661 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 20,499 miles

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

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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SP04 DKL is a 2004 Tata Safari in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SP04 DKL, 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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SP04 DKL is a 2004 Tata Safari, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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