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NK53 PPU

2003 Tata Tl

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,926 mi
Last recorded60,926 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Tata Tl39,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 PPU
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 60,926 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs corroded

o/s wiper split

offside front tyre worn on edges

oil low

Fail 5 Feb 2013 60,926 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs corroded

o/s wiper split

offside front tyre worn on edges

oil low

Pass 30 Jan 2012 53,654 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 53,462 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 48,120 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 48,118 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 42,498 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside front tyre worn edge of tread

Pass 8 Jan 2009 35,989 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 30,474 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 30,468 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 22,833 miles

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

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 PPU is a 2003 Tata Tl in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 PPU, 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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What year was NK53 PPU registered?

NK53 PPU is a 2003 Tata Tl, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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The MOT history for NK53 PPU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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