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Y421 PSN

2001 Tata Safari

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,427 mi
Last recorded47,427 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Tata Safari55,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 PSN
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 47,427 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED BUT NOT WEAKENED

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2010 43,254 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fog light switch faulty

o/s/r door handle snapped

Fail 8 Jan 2010 43,254 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fog light switch faulty

o/s/r door handle snapped

Pass 7 Mar 2007 35,712 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 35,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 23,433 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 23,217 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2005 21,323 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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Y421 PSN is a 2001 Tata Safari in Green with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 Y421 PSN, 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 Y421 PSN registered?

Y421 PSN is a 2001 Tata Safari, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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