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LF55 DCX

2006 Tata Tl

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,650 mi
Last recorded56,650 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2006 Tata Tl34,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 DCX
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 56,650 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 38,033 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 38,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 30,929 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 30,929 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 May 2010 20,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 19,623 miles

steering idler has slight uplift nearside advise adjustment

Pass 28 Jan 2009 35,788 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 35,788 miles

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

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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LF55 DCX is a 2006 Tata Tl in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LF55 DCX, 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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What year was LF55 DCX registered?

LF55 DCX is a 2006 Tata Tl, first registered on 13 February 2006.

Is LF55 DCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF55 DCX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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