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SP55 BDO

2005 Tata Safari

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,366 mi
Last recorded42,366 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 2005 Tata Safari45,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 BDO
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 42,366 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 28,222 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 28,186 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

n/s/f steering arm pivot point slight play...........

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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SP55 BDO is a 2005 Tata Safari in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Tata Safari models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 45,640 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 SP55 BDO, 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 21 years old, this Tata Safari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SP55 BDO registered?

SP55 BDO is a 2005 Tata Safari, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SP55 BDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 BDO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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