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SP51 FFH

2001 Tata Safari

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,205 mi
Last recorded46,205 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Tata Safari55,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 FFH
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2011 46,205 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

sump guard loose steering box leaking

Pass 28 May 2010 43,982 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 43,982 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 43,972 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 43,957 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 38,130 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 38,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

clicking noise at nsf wheel/brake

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 FFH is a 2001 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 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 FFH, 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 SP51 FFH registered?

SP51 FFH is a 2001 Tata Safari, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is SP51 FFH safe to buy?

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