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AY04 EXX

2004 Tata Tl

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

127,391 mi
Last recorded127,391 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Tata Tl40,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 EXX
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2017 127,391 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear stop light slight discoloured

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2016 123,171 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 123,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 117,114 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 117,114 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 112,958 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 112,957 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 105,389 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2013 105,388 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2012 86,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 86,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 82,296 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 82,295 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 76,635 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 36,338 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 36,337 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 30,855 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 30,855 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre and rear exhaust is corroded

Front metal brake pipes are corroded

Nearside front tyre has uneven tread wear

Rear brakes slightly grabbing

Pass 4 Jul 2007 22,959 miles

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 EXX is a 2004 Tata Tl in Green 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 EXX, 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 EXX is a 2004 Tata Tl, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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