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X383 HLF

2001 Tata Safari

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,301 mi
Last recorded80,301 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Tata Safari55,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX383 HLF
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 80,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 65,735 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 65,735 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 54,418 miles

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

slight play in near side steering idler joint

Pass 9 Oct 2009 42,518 miles

slight play in near side steering idler

Fail 9 Oct 2009 42,518 miles

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

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

slight play in near side steering idler

Pass 6 Nov 2008 37,914 miles

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

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

corrosion present on rear inner sills

nearside steering ball joint gaiter split

Fail 6 Nov 2008 37,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion present on rear inner sills

nearside steering ball joint gaiter split

Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,491 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 34,393 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 29,544 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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X383 HLF is a 2001 Tata Safari in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 X383 HLF, 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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X383 HLF is a 2001 Tata Safari, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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