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SJ51 CTF

2001 Tata Safari

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,974 mi
Last recorded71,974 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Tata Safari55,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 CTF
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2012 71,974 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 67,478 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 67,476 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 60,721 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 60,198 miles

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 48,244 miles

Front O/Side brake flexi hose is nearly touching suspension on lock to lock.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 40,058 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 May 2007 39,914 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jan 2006 30,601 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 30,601 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SJ51 CTF is a 2001 Tata Safari in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Tata Safari models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 55,986 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 SJ51 CTF, 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 25 years old, this Tata Safari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SJ51 CTF registered?

SJ51 CTF is a 2001 Tata Safari, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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