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BW04 RUR

2004 Tata Tl

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,094 mi
Last recorded84,094 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Tata Tl40,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 RUR
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 84,094 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2016 75,889 miles

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

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

body rusty

Fail 7 Jul 2016 75,874 miles

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

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

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

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

body rusty

Fail 7 Jun 2016 75,704 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

body rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2015 64,090 miles

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

body rusty

Fail 28 May 2015 64,078 miles

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

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

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

body rusty

Fail 8 May 2015 63,975 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

body rusty

Pass 30 May 2014 52,158 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 52,023 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 41,325 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 37,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

center exhaust corroded.o/s and n/s inner track rod ends boots are split.

rear diff leaking.slight play in centre prop bearing.o/s and n/s rfear brakes slightly sticking.o/s and n/s front arches,chassis and inner sills slightly corroded.

Fail 8 May 2012 37,630 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

center exhaust corroded.o/s and n/s inner track rod ends boots are split.

rear diff leaking.slight play in centre prop bearing.o/s and n/s rfear brakes slightly sticking.o/s and n/s front arches,chassis and inner sills slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 34,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 25 Aug 2009 31,544 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2008 30,508 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 30,385 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jun 2007 22,457 miles

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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BW04 RUR is a 2004 Tata Tl in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BW04 RUR, 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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BW04 RUR is a 2004 Tata Tl, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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