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W508 OSR

2000 Tata Safari

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,272 mi
Last recorded70,272 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 2000 Tata Safari62,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW508 OSR
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 70,272 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 62,415 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight play in the steering column

Fail 15 Feb 2007 62,415 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight play in the steering column

Pass 15 Feb 2006 55,714 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 55,485 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sills damaged at rear.

large dent in the center exhaust box.

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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W508 OSR is a 2000 Tata Safari in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Tata Safari models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 62,670 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 W508 OSR, 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 26 years old, this Tata Safari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W508 OSR registered?

W508 OSR is a 2000 Tata Safari, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W508 OSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W508 OSR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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