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AY05 COU

2005 Tata Tl

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,182 mi
Last recorded51,182 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Tata Tl41,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 COU
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 51,182 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 35,630 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

front discs corroded

front wipers split

general under body corrosion

offside front bumper support corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2015 35,630 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs corroded

front wipers split

general under body corrosion

offside front bumper support corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 35,490 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 19 Jun 2014 35,482 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jun 2013 35,247 miles

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

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

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

knocking from n/s steering idler

Fail 19 Jun 2013 35,247 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

knocking from n/s steering idler

Pass 20 Jun 2012 32,774 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 32,774 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 30,170 miles

fuel pipes coroded

power steering pipes coroded

Fail 23 Jun 2011 30,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel pipes coroded

power steering pipes coroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 33,135 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

edges of front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust pipe mounting starting to perish

Fail 27 Apr 2010 33,135 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

edges of front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust pipe mounting starting to perish

Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front exhaust rusty around flex-joint

rear exhaust rusty in places

slight oil leak from diff pinion seal

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,225 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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AY05 COU is a 2005 Tata Tl in Green with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Tata Tl models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 41,716 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 AY05 COU, 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 21 years old, this Tata Tl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY05 COU is a 2005 Tata Tl, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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