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NK54 FBU

2004 Tata Tl

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,170 mi
Last recorded68,170 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Tata Tl40,111 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 FBU
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 68,170 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 58,738 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 58,738 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 47,418 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 34,695 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 25,069 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 25,069 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 25,067 miles

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.

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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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.

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