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AY04 DCF

2004 Tata Tl

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,651 mi
Last recorded107,651 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 2004 Tata Tl40,111 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 DCF
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 107,651 miles

screen cracked

small wiper fitted to o/s

steering idler bush worn

Fail 6 Mar 2008 100,995 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2006 92,480 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 92,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 DCF is a 2004 Tata Tl in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DCF, 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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What year was AY04 DCF registered?

AY04 DCF is a 2004 Tata Tl, first registered on 13 May 2004.

Is AY04 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY04 DCF shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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