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X159 BYD

2001 Tata Safari

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

75,698 mi
Last recorded75,698 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Tata Safari55,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX159 BYD
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 75,698 miles

Corrosion to brake pipe(s)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nsf/Osr ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight movement idler arm(s)

Fail 23 Mar 2020 75,698 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to brake pipe(s)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nsf/Osr ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight movement idler arm(s)

Fail 3 Jan 2020 75,698 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside/offside sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Osr /nsf ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to brake pipe(s)

Slight movement idler arm(s)

Pass 21 Dec 2018 74,871 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 74,871 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Central Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering arm play

Pass 21 Dec 2017 73,909 miles

Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Noisy

Offside Front Wheel Bearing Noisy

Pass 20 Dec 2016 72,616 miles

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

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

Offside inner sill corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2016 72,616 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside inner sill corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 71,311 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 71,311 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer back (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 70,233 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 68,211 miles

Front discs corroded slightly

Pass 21 Dec 2012 65,214 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Nearside rear anti roll bar bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear anti roll bar linkage bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear trail arm bush has slight play

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

Offside front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 20 Dec 2012 65,214 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Nearside rear anti roll bar bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear anti roll bar linkage bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear trail arm bush has slight play

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

Offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 19 Dec 2011 61,439 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 57,897 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 57,897 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 54,395 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Unable to open rear door

Fail 15 Dec 2009 54,395 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Unable to open rear door

Pass 16 Dec 2008 49,688 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 49,688 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 44,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 44,888 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 38,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 33,429 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 33,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Tail gate door will not open

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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X159 BYD is a 2001 Tata Safari in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2001 Tata Safari models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 55,986 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 X159 BYD, 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 25 years old, this Tata Safari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X159 BYD is a 2001 Tata Safari, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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