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Y928 UOG

2001 Tata Safari

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,897 mi
Last recorded89,897 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Tata Safari55,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY928 UOG
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 89,897 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front steering drop arm worn

Fail 20 Oct 2009 89,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front steering drop arm worn

Pass 21 Oct 2008 78,090 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight play in steering idler

Fail 14 Oct 2008 77,734 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight play in steering idler

Pass 23 Oct 2007 65,699 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 65,397 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 56,581 miles

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

Handbrake travel quite high

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight play in steering links.

Pass 16 Jan 2006
Fail 5 Jan 2006 50,394 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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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Y928 UOG is a 2001 Tata Safari in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y928 UOG, 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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Y928 UOG is a 2001 Tata Safari, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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