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BX02 EVJ

2002 Tata Safari

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,433 mi
Last recorded97,433 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Tata Safari55,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 EVJ
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 97,433 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 97,432 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 88,656 miles

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

both front disks rusty

Fail 23 Jun 2010 88,656 miles

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

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

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

both front disks rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2009 83,941 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 83,784 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 74,629 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 74,476 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 63,827 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 49,708 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 49,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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BX02 EVJ is a 2002 Tata Safari in Green with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BX02 EVJ, 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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BX02 EVJ is a 2002 Tata Safari, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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