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Y985 OVN

2001 Tata Safari

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

80,305 mi
Last recorded80,305 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Tata Safari55,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 OVN
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 80,305 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 80,305 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 80,303 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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Y985 OVN is a 2001 Tata Safari in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 Y985 OVN, 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 Y985 OVN registered?

Y985 OVN is a 2001 Tata Safari, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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