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RX54 ABZ

2004 Tata Tl

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,350 mi
Last recorded35,350 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Tata Tl40,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 ABZ
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2013 35,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 31,105 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 31,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 229,312 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 18,529 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 16,676 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 9,620 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 9,618 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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RX54 ABZ is a 2004 Tata Tl in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RX54 ABZ, 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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What year was RX54 ABZ registered?

RX54 ABZ is a 2004 Tata Tl, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is RX54 ABZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX54 ABZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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