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Y124 CLJ

2001 Tata Safari

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,729 mi
Last recorded76,729 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Tata Safari55,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY124 CLJ
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 76,729 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s wing mirror temporarily repaired

n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly deteriorated

n/s/r anti roll bar drop link bush slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

n/s/r tyre worn close to the legal limit

o/s/f brake binding very slightly

o/s/f headlight lens cracked and temporarily repaired

o/s/f upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

oil leak

slight corrosion in all brake pipes

slight corrosion in exhaust

slight play in all front suspension arm bushes

slight play in all steering joints

slight play in steering felt at the steering wheel

slight smoke from exhaust on acceleration

very slight play in all wheel bearings

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2016 70,927 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 67,651 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 67,651 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 64,186 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 64,186 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 61,640 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 61,640 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 59,430 miles

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 56,482 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 56,482 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,208 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 49,716 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 46,484 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 46,484 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 42,069 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 36,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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Y124 CLJ is a 2001 Tata Safari in Green with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y124 CLJ, 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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Y124 CLJ is a 2001 Tata Safari, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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