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BX06 WLA

2006 Tata Safari

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,677 mi
Last recorded52,677 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Tata Safari37,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 WLA
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 52,677 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 52,677 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 51,652 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 50,536 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 50,536 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 50,521 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,455 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 28,186 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 24,372 miles

Oil leak

nearside front steering idler link worn.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 18,292 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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BX06 WLA is a 2006 Tata Safari in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Tata Safari models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 37,018 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX06 WLA, 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 20 years old, this Tata Safari is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BX06 WLA is a 2006 Tata Safari, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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