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AY05 CPN

2005 Tata Tl

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,863 mi
Last recorded88,863 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Tata Tl41,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 CPN
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 88,863 miles

Emissions not tested; excessive oil leak and unknown timing belt history.

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 88,863 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

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

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Emissions not tested; excessive oil leak and unknown timing belt history.

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 84,411 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper bolt on bracket plates corroded both sides

travel to foot brake

Fail 13 Jul 2013 84,411 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper bolt on bracket plates corroded both sides

travel to foot brake

Pass 19 Jul 2012 67,245 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded.

o/s outter seal corroded.

Fail 14 Jul 2012 67,231 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 51,707 miles

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

nsf tyre bald on outside edge

osf tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 15 Jul 2011 51,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf tyre bald on outside edge

osf tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 15 Jul 2010 38,850 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 38,850 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,229 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,645 miles

n/s drag link end rubber insecure

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 CPN is a 2005 Tata Tl in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CPN, 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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What year was AY05 CPN registered?

AY05 CPN is a 2005 Tata Tl, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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