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X601 RJW

2001 Tata Safari

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,607 mi
Last recorded65,607 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Tata Safari55,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX601 RJW
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 65,607 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 60,812 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 60,812 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 58,439 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 58,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 565,413 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 54,532 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 54,386 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 50,989 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 50,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2008 46,416 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 46,411 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2007 44,643 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 34,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2006 34,203 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front & offside rear tyre poor con

Pass 1 Apr 2006 32,174 miles

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

oil leak

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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X601 RJW is a 2001 Tata Safari in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X601 RJW, 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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X601 RJW is a 2001 Tata Safari, first registered on 6 February 2001.

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