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WJ52 MWM

2002 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

72,572 mi
Last recorded72,572 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Tata Safari55,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 MWM
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2012 72,572 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 58,895 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 58,874 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 47,588 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 47,587 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 37,988 miles

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

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

hazard warning switch has a part missing but does work and has a twin tell tale on dash

Fail 28 Oct 2009 37,988 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hazard warning switch has a part missing but does work and has a twin tell tale on dash

Pass 6 Jul 2007 31,789 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 31,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 22,560 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 22,560 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WJ52 MWM is a 2002 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 WJ52 MWM, 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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WJ52 MWM is a 2002 Tata Safari, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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