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SF04 LLE

2004 Tata Tl

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

28,295 mi
Last recorded28,295 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 2004 Tata Tl40,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 LLE
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2009 28,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

advise centre propshaft bearing

advise off side rear spring bushes

Pass 22 Oct 2008 23,442 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 23,442 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 17,983 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 17,980 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 15,140 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 15,140 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight corrossion front to rear brake pipes and o/s/f & n/s/f brake pipes

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 LLE is a 2004 Tata Tl in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 SF04 LLE, 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 SF04 LLE registered?

SF04 LLE is a 2004 Tata Tl, first registered on 21 April 2004.

Is SF04 LLE safe to buy?

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