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SF04 HNL

2004 Tata Tl

Black Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,225 mi
Last recorded82,225 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Tata Tl40,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 HNL
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 82,225 miles

Front body mount rust

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box damp

Pass 16 Apr 2020 69,464 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 69,418 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure idler arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight leak from steering box

steering pump noisy

Pass 6 Apr 2018 62,195 miles

Battery box corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear x member corroded

Steering idle bush worn at nearside

Fail 26 Mar 2018 62,186 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear from load valve to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded On door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded On outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear x member corroded

Steering idle bush worn at nearside

Battery box corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 58,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 54,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all chassis is slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 49,841 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,711 miles

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

track rod end boots worn

Pass 21 Feb 2013 41,423 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 36,377 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,028 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,219 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 20,717 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 16,215 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 11,970 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 11,970 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SF04 HNL is a 2004 Tata Tl in Black with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SF04 HNL, 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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SF04 HNL is a 2004 Tata Tl, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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