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YX02 HCJ

2002 Tata Safari

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,546 mi
Last recorded76,546 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 2002 Tata Safari55,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 HCJ
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 76,546 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 76,546 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2006 61,207 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 60,893 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YX02 HCJ is a 2002 Tata Safari in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 YX02 HCJ, 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 YX02 HCJ registered?

YX02 HCJ is a 2002 Tata Safari, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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