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WV02 DVP

2002 Tata Safari

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,748 mi
Last recorded105,748 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Tata Safari55,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 DVP
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 105,748 miles

front brake disc. slightly russty

Pass 13 Nov 2010 105,369 miles

Exhaust supported with wire ties

Oil leak

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

Tracking requires attention

Pass 9 Oct 2009 96,869 miles

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

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 91,370 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Nov 2007 87,065 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

o/s headlamp lens cracked but not affecting beam

Fail 14 Nov 2007 87,058 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

o/s headlamp lens cracked but not affecting beam

Pass 23 Apr 2007 80,834 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 64,219 miles

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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WV02 DVP is a 2002 Tata Safari in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WV02 DVP, 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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What year was WV02 DVP registered?

WV02 DVP is a 2002 Tata Safari, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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