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WA54 FHT

2004 Tata Tl

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,536 mi
Last recorded64,536 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Tata Tl40,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 FHT
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2013 64,536 miles

Corrosion adjacent to offside and nearside front body mountings

Fail 20 Aug 2013 64,536 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Corrosion adjacent to offside and nearside front body mountings

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 May 2012 64,536 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

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

corrosion in both front brake pipes to hoses (recommend pipes being shorter)

corrosion in brake pipe under master cylinder/servo

corrosion in brake pipes to/from rear load sensing valve

damage to windscreen

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

wear in steering idler arm pin/bush

Fail 30 Apr 2012 64,536 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

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

corrosion in both front brake pipes to hoses (recommend pipes being shorter)

corrosion in brake pipe under master cylinder/servo

corrosion in brake pipes to/from rear load sensing valve

damage to windscreen

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

wear in steering idler arm pin/bush

Pass 28 Apr 2011 64,536 miles

General corrosion.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Rear diff leaking.

Spare tyre tread low.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 64,536 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

General corrosion.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Rear diff leaking.

Spare tyre tread low.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 56,181 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 56,181 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 40,926 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 40,921 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 27,687 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 27,687 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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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WA54 FHT is a 2004 Tata Tl in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WA54 FHT, 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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WA54 FHT is a 2004 Tata Tl, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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