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YY52 LBU

2002 Tata Safari

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,023 mi
Last recorded43,023 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 2002 Tata Safari55,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 LBU
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 43,023 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside mirror missing

Fail 10 Jun 2010 42,970 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside mirror missing

Pass 15 May 2009 36,641 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 May 2009 36,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 36,522 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 36,515 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Steering idler looks dry and unlubricated.

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

o/s/f wiper blade starting to smear screen.

Pass 7 Mar 2006 24,915 miles

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 LBU is a 2002 Tata Safari in Silver 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 LBU, 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 LBU is a 2002 Tata Safari, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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