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RX53 KJY

2003 Tata Tl

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,058 mi
Last recorded60,058 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Tata Tl39,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 KJY
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2016 60,058 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hole in nearside front inner wing outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 57,241 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear underside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 50,931 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 46,072 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

play in nearside front steering idler

Pass 26 May 2009 41,408 miles

front pads wearing low

nail offside rear tyre

nearside and offside steering arm rubbers split

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 9 May 2008 35,033 miles

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 23 Apr 2007 26,446 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 18,954 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

derv injectors damp

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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RX53 KJY is a 2003 Tata Tl in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RX53 KJY, 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 RX53 KJY registered?

RX53 KJY is a 2003 Tata Tl, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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