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AY54 CTE

2004 Tata Tl

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,290 mi
Last recorded123,290 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Tata Tl40,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 CTE
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 123,290 miles

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

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

slight exhaust blow front flexy

Fail 14 Dec 2015 123,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

slight exhaust blow front flexy

Pass 30 Sep 2014 110,333 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 90,696 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/F steering arm has slight play

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 90,696 miles

N/S/F steering arm has slight play

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 80,834 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 71,592 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 60,623 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,743 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,581 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 27,200 miles

both inner track rod end gaiters split o/s & n/s

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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AY54 CTE is a 2004 Tata Tl in Green with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY54 CTE, 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 AY54 CTE registered?

AY54 CTE is a 2004 Tata Tl, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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