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WJ55 EWV

2005 Tata Tl

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,593 mi
Last recorded60,593 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Tata Tl41,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 EWV
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 60,593 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 59,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

hand brake cable slightly frayed

slight bind handbrake

slight oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2018 59,016 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

hand brake cable slightly frayed

slight bind handbrake

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2017 57,956 miles

Oil leak ()

slight bind rear brakes {handbrake over adjusted}

slight fuel leak from injector

slight play in n/s steering idler

Fail 3 Jul 2017 57,956 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak ()

slight bind rear brakes {handbrake over adjusted}

slight fuel leak from injector

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 2 Oct 2014 53,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 May 2013 51,760 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 50,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 47,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 40,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 May 2010 40,251 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 30,890 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 29,994 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 29,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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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WJ55 EWV is a 2005 Tata Tl in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ55 EWV, 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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WJ55 EWV is a 2005 Tata Tl, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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