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GX04 NKS

2004 Tata Tl

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,994 mi
Last recorded49,994 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Tata Tl40,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 NKS
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 49,994 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 18 Sep 2015 49,994 miles

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 49,994 miles

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 42,562 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 42,562 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 38,665 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 38,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 35,680 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 35,668 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 33,354 miles

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s front and o/s rear wheel arch trims insecure

o/s front and o/s rear tyres worn heavily on inner shoulder

Fail 29 Jul 2011 33,344 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s front and o/s rear wheel arch trims insecure

o/s front and o/s rear tyres worn heavily on inner shoulder

Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,967 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 23,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 14,850 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 10,354 miles

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

offside washer jet poor

Fail 25 Jul 2007 10,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside washer jet poor

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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GX04 NKS is a 2004 Tata Tl in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GX04 NKS, 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 GX04 NKS registered?

GX04 NKS is a 2004 Tata Tl, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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