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WA53 NBM

2003 Tata Tl

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,990 mi
Last recorded56,990 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Tata Tl39,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 NBM
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 56,990 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Fail 19 May 2010 56,987 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 48,072 miles

Track rod end boots split.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 46,509 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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WA53 NBM is a 2003 Tata Tl in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Tata Tl models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 39,808 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 WA53 NBM, 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 23 years old, this Tata Tl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA53 NBM is a 2003 Tata Tl, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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