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EU54 XXB

2004 Tata Tl

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

90,257 mi
Last recorded90,257 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Tata Tl40,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 XXB
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 90,257 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 90,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 84,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 84,077 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 79,469 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 79,467 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 70,064 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 60,907 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 60,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 49,957 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 49,957 miles

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

offside inner track rod end boot split

steering idler bushes worn to limits.

Fail 29 Nov 2007 39,975 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 39,975 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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EU54 XXB is a 2004 Tata Tl in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 EU54 XXB, 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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EU54 XXB is a 2004 Tata Tl, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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