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SP53 KZN

2003 Tata Safari

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,751 mi
Last recorded91,751 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Tata Safari52,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 KZN
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2010 91,751 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 84,228 miles

slight travel at foot brake

Fail 26 Jan 2009 84,209 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2008 84,195 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 20 Nov 2007 68,315 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 68,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 47,116 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 46,462 miles

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

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

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

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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SP53 KZN is a 2003 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 2003 Tata Safari models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 52,189 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 SP53 KZN, 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 23 years old, this Tata Safari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP53 KZN registered?

SP53 KZN is a 2003 Tata Safari, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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