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BV55 UOD

2006 Tata Tl

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,219 mi
Last recorded118,219 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Tata Tl34,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 UOD
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 118,219 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 118,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel hand brake (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 112,605 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box holed (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to comp valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 107,239 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 107,329 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear exhaust rubber perished.

Front tyre's seriously low on inner edges.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 61,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 61,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 53,564 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 53,564 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 52,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 45,664 miles

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

Front brakes in poor condition

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 mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2011 36,853 miles

both rear tyre stepped

front discs scored

Fail 18 Jan 2011 35,853 miles

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

both rear tyre stepped

front discs scored

Pass 28 Jan 2010 31,115 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 31,115 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 24,601 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 24,601 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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BV55 UOD is a 2006 Tata Tl in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2006 Tata Tl models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 34,422 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 BV55 UOD, 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 20 years old, this Tata Tl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV55 UOD is a 2006 Tata Tl, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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