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SP54 FMU

2005 Tata Tl

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,749 mi
Last recorded36,749 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Tata Tl41,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 FMU
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 36,749 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 37,165 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 37,165 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 33,982 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 33,973 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc's pitted

Pass 24 Feb 2010 20,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Feb 2010 20,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 14,010 miles

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in N/S/F idler arm bush

Pass 25 Mar 2008 12,108 miles

Oil leak

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

slight play in N/S/F idler arm bush

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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SP54 FMU is a 2005 Tata Tl in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SP54 FMU, 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 SP54 FMU registered?

SP54 FMU is a 2005 Tata Tl, first registered on 17 January 2005.

Is SP54 FMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP54 FMU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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