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RX05 VWU

2005 Tata Tl

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,104 mi
Last recorded59,104 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Tata Tl41,716 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 VWU
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 59,104 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 59,104 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 56,462 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked

parking brake 17%

Fail 12 Oct 2016 56,462 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres cracked

parking brake 17%

Pass 11 Sep 2015 53,620 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 53,620 miles

All position lamps not working all (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective both (5.2.5b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 47,415 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 15 Aug 2014 47,407 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2011 44,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 44,921 miles

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 32,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 32,455 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 25,125 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 25,121 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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RX05 VWU is a 2005 Tata Tl in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Tata Tl models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 41,716 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 RX05 VWU, 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 21 years old, this Tata Tl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX05 VWU registered?

RX05 VWU is a 2005 Tata Tl, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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