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BW04 RVP

2004 Tata Tl

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,367 mi
Last recorded68,367 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Tata Tl40,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 RVP
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 68,367 miles

exhaust front pipe deteriorated and blowing

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

corrosion vehicle body

deterioration front and rear suspension bushes

exhaust back box to centre deteriorated and blowing

front suspension bump stop bushes deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has shoulder wear

nearside steering idler arm has play

offside front bumper bracket broken

offside front wiper split

oil leak from oil filter

washer jet poor

Fail 13 Jan 2015 68,367 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

corrosion vehicle body

deterioration front and rear suspension bushes

exhaust back box to centre deteriorated and blowing

exhaust front pipe deteriorated and blowing

front suspension bump stop bushes deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has shoulder wear

nearside steering idler arm has play

offside front bumper bracket broken

offside front wiper split

oil leak from oil filter

washer jet poor

Pass 25 Sep 2013 66,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both side front low suspension bump stops deteriorated and perished

deterioration exhaust system

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated

handbrake poor adjustment

nearside front bumper support corroded

nearside steering idler arm has play

offside front bumper support corroded/brocken

offside front inner track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated

offside rear shock cover corroded

washer jet poor

Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,541 miles

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

front exhaust corroded

fuel filler neck pipe corroded

middle prop rubber worn

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front bumper suport heaverly corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2012 62,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

brake pedle soft

front exhaust corroded

middle prop rubber worn

offside front bumper suport exsively corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 55,427 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2011 55,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 47,988 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

centra propshaft rubber worn

slight play in steering joints

Fail 24 Sep 2010 47,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

centra propshaft rubber worn

slight play in steering joints

Pass 2 Oct 2009 39,407 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 39,343 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

centre propshaft mounting has noticeable free play

Fail 16 Sep 2008 31,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal travel long

parkbrake travel long

Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,183 miles

brake pedal travel long

parkbrake travel long

Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,901 miles

long brake pedal travel noted

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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BW04 RVP is a 2004 Tata Tl in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BW04 RVP, 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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BW04 RVP is a 2004 Tata Tl, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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