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RX55 BVF

2005 Tata Tl

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,338 mi
Last recorded39,338 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Tata Tl41,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 BVF
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 39,338 miles

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

gril partly loose

Fail 5 Sep 2014 39,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 37,191 miles

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

grill partley loose

Fail 12 Aug 2013 37,178 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

grill partley loose

Pass 6 Sep 2012 34,245 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 37,074 miles

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

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 5 Apr 2011 34,074 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jul 2009 33,753 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 1 Aug 2008 32,956 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 32,956 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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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RX55 BVF is a 2005 Tata Tl in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Tata Tl models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 41,716 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 RX55 BVF, 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 21 years old, this Tata Tl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX55 BVF registered?

RX55 BVF is a 2005 Tata Tl, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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