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Y861 HGY

2001 Tata Safari

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,142 mi
Last recorded62,142 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Tata Safari55,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY861 HGY
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2009 62,142 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2009 54,546 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 40,456 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 36,934 miles

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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Y861 HGY is a 2001 Tata Safari in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y861 HGY, 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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What year was Y861 HGY registered?

Y861 HGY is a 2001 Tata Safari, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y861 HGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y861 HGY shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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