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BX54 NVA

2004 Tata Tl

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,719 mi
Last recorded68,719 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Tata Tl40,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 NVA
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 68,719 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 68,714 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 68,065 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 68,059 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 67,738 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 67,737 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2011 66,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 66,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 62,634 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2009 50,875 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 50,875 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 42,783 miles

front brake pads suspected low

hand brake travel slightly high

Pass 13 Sep 2007 32,705 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 32,650 miles

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

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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BX54 NVA is a 2004 Tata Tl in Green 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 BX54 NVA, 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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BX54 NVA is a 2004 Tata Tl, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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