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YY52 LBP

2002 Tata Safari

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,819 mi
Last recorded76,819 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2010
Typical for 2002 Tata Safari55,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 LBP
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2010 76,819 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 76,819 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 67,108 miles

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

Offside front brakes binding slightly.

Fail 21 Jan 2009 67,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside front brakes binding slightly.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 57,074 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2007 57,074 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 53,538 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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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YY52 LBP is a 2002 Tata Safari in Green with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YY52 LBP, 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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YY52 LBP is a 2002 Tata Safari, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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