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WA51 ZDJ

2002 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,764 mi
Last recorded65,764 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 Tata Safari55,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 ZDJ
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 65,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all underside slightly corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2010 65,756 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

all underside slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2008 65,164 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 65,164 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak from engine serious

Pass 13 Oct 2007 57,771 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 50,397 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 50,356 miles

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

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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WA51 ZDJ is a 2002 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WA51 ZDJ, 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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WA51 ZDJ is a 2002 Tata Safari, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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