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YF02 VMA

2002 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,473 mi
Last recorded56,473 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Tata Safari55,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 VMA
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 56,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 55,618 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 54,534 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

horn slightly harsh.

plastic sill covers fitted,front brake discs corroded,both inner sills have surface corrosion.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 53,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 48,480 miles

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

both rear doors do not open from outside

slight play in steering system

Fail 12 May 2008 48,479 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

both rear doors do not open from outside

slight play in steering system

Pass 26 Apr 2007 39,801 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 39,793 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear door will not open from outside

slight play in nearside steering idler

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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YF02 VMA is a 2002 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 2002 Tata Safari models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 55,607 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 YF02 VMA, 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 24 years old, this Tata Safari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YF02 VMA registered?

YF02 VMA is a 2002 Tata Safari, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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