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YX51 MYM

2002 Tata Safari

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

59,921 mi
Last recorded59,921 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2007
Typical for 2002 Tata Safari55,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 MYM
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2007 59,921 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 51,826 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 51,826 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 31 Jan 2006 51,497 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear fog light works on front fog light switch

Fail 24 Jan 2006 50,990 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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YX51 MYM is a 2002 Tata Safari in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 YX51 MYM, 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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YX51 MYM is a 2002 Tata Safari, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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