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DX55 CJU

2006 Tata Tl

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,524 mi
Last recorded42,524 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Tata Tl34,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 CJU
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 42,524 miles

Nearside Steering idle slight play

Offside Front Body wing slight corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2015 42,525 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

both sides rear wheel arch cover insecure

front bumber slight accident damage

n/s/f door slight corrosion

o/s/f body wing slight corrosion

o/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

rear slam pannel slight corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2015 42,524 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

both sides rear wheel arch cover insecure

front bumber slight accident damage

n/s/f door slight corrosion

o/s/f body wing slight corrosion

o/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

rear slam pannel slight corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2014 42,524 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

corrosion on passenger side front inner wing

corrosion on rear baulkhead behind parking brake mounts

drivers side mirror glass of wrong shape and size and mirror body damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2014 42,524 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

corrosion on passenger side front inner wing

corrosion on rear baulkhead behind parking brake mounts

drivers side mirror glass of wrong shape and size and mirror body damaged

passenger side rear service brake grabs

Pass 22 Feb 2013 40,101 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

fuel filler pipe perished

rear brake pipes corroded

slight front brake imbalance

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 22 Feb 2013 40,100 miles

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

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

fuel filler pipe perished

rear brake pipes corroded

slight front brake imbalance

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Feb 2012 34,569 miles

o/s seat belt slightly frayed.

Battery insecure.

Both front outer steering link arms dust covers split.

Front bumper supports heavily corroded.

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 34,569 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure.

Both front outer steering link arms dust covers split.

Front bumper supports heavily corroded.

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

o/s seat belt slightly frayed.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 28,638 miles

During brake test vehicle has a slight pull to the left.

Engine undertray corroded

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

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

O/S/F tyre wearing low

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight corrosion in several places on vehicle

Slight corrosion to several rear brake pipes

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 28,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

During brake test vehicle has a slight pull to the left.

Engine undertray corroded

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

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

O/S/F tyre wearing low

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight corrosion in several places on vehicle

Slight corrosion to several rear brake pipes

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 20,280 miles

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

N/S/F inner track rod gaiter split

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 20,280 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

N/S/F inner track rod gaiter split

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 17,213 miles

1-engine cover fitted

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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DX55 CJU is a 2006 Tata Tl in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DX55 CJU, 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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DX55 CJU is a 2006 Tata Tl, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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