MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,384 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Tata Safari?
Based on 7,199 MOT tests across 891 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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