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X49 XBX

2000 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,744 mi
Last recorded64,744 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Tata Safari62,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX49 XBX
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 64,744 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front discs corroded and worn

rear inner arches corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2011

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front discs corroded and worn

rear inner arches corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2009 57,724 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Fail 1 Dec 2009 57,723 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 27 Nov 2008 50,351 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Fail 24 Nov 2008 50,351 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 5 Dec 2007 41,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 41,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 36,051 miles

offside and nearside front outer trackrod ends gaitor split

Fail 28 Nov 2006 36,042 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

antifreeze leak on heating pipes

offside and nearside outer track rod end gaiters split

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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X49 XBX is a 2000 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Tata Safari models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 62,670 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 X49 XBX, 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 26 years old, this Tata Safari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X49 XBX is a 2000 Tata Safari, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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