MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,170 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING THIN
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED
POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING THIN
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED
POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING THIN ON INSIDE
MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED
How Reliable is the Tata Tl?
Based on 3,289 MOT tests across 300 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NK54 FBU is a 2004 Tata Tl in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 NK54 FBU, 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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What year was NK54 FBU registered?
NK54 FBU is a 2004 Tata Tl, first registered on 17 September 2004.
Is NK54 FBU safe to buy?
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