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CU04 YCC

2004 Tata Tl

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,590 mi
Last recorded41,590 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Tata Tl40,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 YCC
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2016 41,590 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle - rear section (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tailgate hinge broken

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 39,180 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 39,180 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 34,645 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 34,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 29,779 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 29,779 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 26,700 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 26,700 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

1)CUT IN RH REAR TYRE &ON TREAD WEAR LIMIT. 2)BOTH RER LAMPS DAMAGED 3)LH MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED 4)CORROSION ON 2 FRONT BRAKE PIPES & 2 REAR BRAKE PIPES.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 23,739 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 23,739 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 21,322 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 21,322 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

1. free travel in parking brake 2.l/h mirror damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2009 18,030 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

free travel in park brake lever

Fail 23 Mar 2009 18,030 miles

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

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

free travel in park brake lever

Pass 25 Mar 2008 14,762 miles

both rear lamps damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2008 14,762 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear lamps damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2007 10,950 miles

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

l/h rear lamp lens damaged

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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CU04 YCC is a 2004 Tata Tl in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CU04 YCC, 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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CU04 YCC is a 2004 Tata Tl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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