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SP51 FFJ

2002 Tata Safari

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,384 mi
Last recorded78,384 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Tata Safari55,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 FFJ
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 78,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 19 May 2011 75,840 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 75,840 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 75,732 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 63,242 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 63,241 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 51,963 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 49,082 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 49,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 43,546 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 43,545 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 35,152 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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SP51 FFJ is a 2002 Tata Safari in Green with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2002 Tata Safari models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 55,607 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 FFJ, 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 24 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 FFJ registered?

SP51 FFJ is a 2002 Tata Safari, first registered on 8 January 2002.

Is SP51 FFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 FFJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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