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AY04 DAU

2004 Tata Tl

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

44,644 mi
Last recorded44,644 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Tata Tl40,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 DAU
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 44,644 miles

Front bumper mountings corroded but still secure

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

Nearside arch cover missing

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

Oil leak ()

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2016 44,636 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front bumper mountings corroded but bumper still secure

Nearside Inner arch corroded

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Nearside wheel arch cover missing

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 44,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer missing but not excessively noisy at time of test (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear center (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 44,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under inner wing chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under inner wing chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine and undercover fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer missing (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 43,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front 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.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 42,151 miles

Oil leak

back box of exhaust missing but not excessively noise

brake pipes been greased

clutch slave cylinder pipe slightly corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2013 42,151 miles

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Oil leak

back box of exhaust missing but not excessively noise

brake pipes been greased

clutch slave cylinder pipe slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 39,185 miles

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

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 5 Sep 2012 39,185 miles

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

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

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 12 Aug 2011 34,783 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 34,783 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 32,311 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 32,302 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

both front brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2009 32,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

all rear brake pipes corroded

both front brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2009 32,273 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,312 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 26,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

bellypan fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2007 19,325 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 19,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

parkbrake travel high but not yet to limit

screw in o/s/r tyre

spare wheel not in carier

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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AY04 DAU is a 2004 Tata Tl in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 AY04 DAU, 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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AY04 DAU is a 2004 Tata Tl, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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