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DX54 JUW

2005 Tata Tl

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,224 mi
Last recorded84,224 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Tata Tl41,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 JUW
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 84,224 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 84,211 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 80,283 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 75,393 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 75,393 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 70,158 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 70,152 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Slight play in nearside front steerin idler arm

Pass 30 Jan 2008 52,397 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 52,397 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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DX54 JUW is a 2005 Tata Tl in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 DX54 JUW, 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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What year was DX54 JUW registered?

DX54 JUW is a 2005 Tata Tl, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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