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SP51 FFE

2001 Tata Safari

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,542 mi
Last recorded40,542 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Tata Safari55,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 FFE
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 40,542 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

When rear suspension was bounced a thumping noise was heard from nearside rear of the vehicle. The origin of the noise was not traced and no apparent defect found (suspect noise is coming internally from shock absorber)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 40,542 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

When rear suspension was bounced a thumping noise was heard from nearside rear of the vehicle. The origin of the noise was not traced and no apparent defect found (suspect noise is coming internally from shock absorber)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 35,919 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 35,918 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 28,895 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 28,895 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering idler n/s

Pass 22 Sep 2006 24,098 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 24,093 miles

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

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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SP51 FFE is a 2001 Tata Safari in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SP51 FFE, 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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SP51 FFE is a 2001 Tata Safari, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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