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AE04 LML

2004 Tata Tl

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

3,942 mi
Last recorded3,942 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Tata Tl40,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 LML
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 3,942 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 3,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers split

Pass 8 Jun 2014 49,959 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front section prop shaft slight play knuckle joint

slight play nearside front steering idler/drop link

Pass 18 Jun 2013 48,696 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front section prop shaft salight play in knuckle joint

slight play in steering idler/drop link nearside front

Pass 20 Jun 2012 45,473 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

vehicle underbody undersealed

Fail 4 Oct 2011 45,362 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 42,816 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 42,816 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 41,076 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 41,076 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

slight play n/side steering idler

Pass 11 Jul 2008 38,701 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 38,701 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 31,328 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 31,328 miles

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

How Reliable is the Tata Tl?

Based on 3,289 MOT tests across 300 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
4,037
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
300
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 269
Steering pivot point has excessive play 218
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 210
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 169
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AE04 LML is a 2004 Tata Tl in Green with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Tata Tl models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 40,111 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 Tl fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE04 LML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tata Tl typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Tata Tl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE04 LML is a 2004 Tata Tl, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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