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BW04 RUU

2004 Tata Tl

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,600 mi
Last recorded61,600 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Tata Tl40,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 61,600 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 55,547 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 50,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 46,595 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 85,539 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 85,539 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 36,129 miles

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 30,903 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 25,321 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 25,293 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 24,462 miles

offside front tyre inner tread edge worn.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,677 miles

bottom engine cover corroded. † †nearside front tyre outer edge slight wear.

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 RUU is a 2004 Tata Tl in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BW04 RUU, 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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What year was BW04 RUU registered?

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

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