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BX56 GPU

2006 Tata Tl

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,342 mi
Last recorded62,342 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Tata Tl34,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 GPU
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 62,342 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coil springs coroded, play in rack, x2 rear tyres approaching limit

Pass 8 Nov 2014 60,700 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 56,421 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 56,380 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 50,177 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 40,336 miles

All metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Both front brake discs corroded

Brake pedal creeps slightly

Offside front bumper support bracket badly corroded

Offside front wing corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2011 40,325 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

All metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Both front brake discs corroded

Brake pedal creeps slightly

Offside front bumper support bracket badly corroded

Offside front wing corroded

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 37,001 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,227 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 31,965 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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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BX56 GPU is a 2006 Tata Tl in Green with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 BX56 GPU, 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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BX56 GPU is a 2006 Tata Tl, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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