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PN04 NVF

2004 Tata Tl

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,706 mi
Last recorded68,706 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Tata Tl40,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN04 NVF
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 68,706 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 68,706 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 68,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 68,707 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body work has some corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2014 68,335 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all tyres have slight perishing

Pass 27 Oct 2014 68,335 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all tyres have slight perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2012 55,875 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 44,720 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 44,720 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 36,209 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 36,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 33,007 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 20 Feb 2008 32,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 2 Feb 2007 25,743 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 25,680 miles

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

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

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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PN04 NVF is a 2004 Tata Tl in Green with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PN04 NVF, 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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PN04 NVF is a 2004 Tata Tl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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