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Y557 NYD

2001 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,273 mi
Last recorded39,273 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Tata Safari55,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY557 NYD
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 39,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 33,531 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 29,036 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 27,143 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 25,096 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 25,096 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 22,935 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 22,935 miles

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

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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Y557 NYD is a 2001 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y557 NYD, 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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Y557 NYD is a 2001 Tata Safari, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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