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T121 ARM

2004 Tata Tl

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,851 mi
Last recorded51,851 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Tata Tl40,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT121 ARM
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 51,851 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 51,772 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 48,532 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 48,510 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 45,485 miles

corrosion to nearside mid outer sill not in p a

Fail 16 Nov 2011 45,485 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to nearside mid outer sill not in p a

Pass 9 Dec 2010 42,557 miles

n/s outer sill holed a corroded

play in n/s/f steering drop arm

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes corroded all

exhaust mounting missing

Fail 8 Dec 2010 42,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes corroded all

exhaust mounting missing

n/s outer sill holed a corroded

play in n/s/f steering drop arm

Fail 19 Nov 2010 42,509 miles

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust mounting missing

n/s outer sill holed a corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2009 33,339 miles

Clutch antislip provision missing

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

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Service & parking brake travel could be reduced

Fail 16 Nov 2009 33,334 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Clutch antislip provision missing

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

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

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Service & parking brake travel could be reduced

excessive play in worn steering joints may mask further failable items in steering system

Pass 14 Nov 2008 26,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 20,695 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 20,695 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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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T121 ARM is a 2004 Tata Tl in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T121 ARM, 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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T121 ARM is a 2004 Tata Tl, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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