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Y48 ACL

2001 Tata Safari

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,189 mi
Last recorded80,189 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Tata Safari55,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY48 ACL
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 80,189 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 60,877 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 60,877 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Slight black smoke on acceleration

Pass 20 Mar 2008 60,351 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 53,949 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 53,939 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 52,296 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 52,294 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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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Y48 ACL is a 2001 Tata Safari in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y48 ACL, 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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Y48 ACL is a 2001 Tata Safari, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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