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Y656 PTS

2001 Tata Safari

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,690 mi
Last recorded81,690 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Tata Safari55,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 PTS
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 81,690 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 81,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 75,016 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 75,016 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 69,687 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 62,356 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 62,351 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 60,732 miles

Nearside 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)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre tread depth getting low

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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Y656 PTS is a 2001 Tata Safari in Silver 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 Y656 PTS, 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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Y656 PTS is a 2001 Tata Safari, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y656 PTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y656 PTS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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