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NK53 PNY

2003 Tata Tl

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,621 mi
Last recorded105,621 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Tata Tl39,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 PNY
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 105,621 miles

Front slight play in inner steering joints

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

inner sills soft both sides

Pass 15 Jan 2014 96,234 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 96,232 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 86,185 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 76,087 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 63,904 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 53,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 42,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 42,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 33,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 33,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 23,218 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2006 23,217 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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NK53 PNY is a 2003 Tata Tl in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NK53 PNY, 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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NK53 PNY is a 2003 Tata Tl, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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