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W878 RYC

2000 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,089 mi
Last recorded77,089 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Tata Safari62,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW878 RYC
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 77,089 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 74,819 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 71,362 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 71,362 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 60,156 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 60,020 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 53,691 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 53,596 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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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W878 RYC is a 2000 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W878 RYC, 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 W878 RYC registered?

W878 RYC is a 2000 Tata Safari, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W878 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W878 RYC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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