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GX53 AVT

2003 Tata Tl

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

36,672 mi
Last recorded36,672 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Tata Tl39,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 AVT
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2011 36,672 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 26 Oct 2010 35,391 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 31,512 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 31,495 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 26,806 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 26,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

emissions untested

n/s door mirror glass broken

Pass 31 Oct 2007 24,105 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 24,059 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

nearside mirror insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2006 19,448 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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GX53 AVT is a 2003 Tata Tl in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Tata Tl models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 39,808 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 GX53 AVT, 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 23 years old, this Tata Tl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX53 AVT is a 2003 Tata Tl, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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