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GN05 XSD

2005 Tata Tl

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

43,524 mi
Last recorded43,524 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Tata Tl41,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 XSD
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2012 43,524 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Spare tyre worn.

Steering column rubbing turbo pipe.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 43,524 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Spare tyre worn.

Steering column rubbing turbo pipe.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 38,119 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

inter cooler pipe rubing on steering coulum

Fail 9 Aug 2011 38,051 miles

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

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

inter cooler pipe rubing on steering coulum

Fail 8 Aug 2011 38,025 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

turbo inter cooler pipe rubbing on steerin g colum

unable to carry out full seat belt check, back seats loaded un

Fail 28 Jul 2011 37,727 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Towbar locking device insecure (6.6.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

turbo inter cooler pipe rubbing on steerin g colum

unable to carry out full seat belt check, back seats loaded un

Pass 28 Jul 2010 29,341 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 29,159 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 23,223 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 23,223 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 16,484 miles

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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GN05 XSD is a 2005 Tata Tl in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 GN05 XSD, 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 GN05 XSD registered?

GN05 XSD is a 2005 Tata Tl, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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