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MOT History from tests of diesel TATA TLs year 2003

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mot history
Pass percent:44.94%
(The average a diesel TATA TL year 2003 passes without issue)
Based on:178 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded29
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively26
Registration plate lamp issues25
Headlamp aim out of alignment20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|13
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|13
Horn not working |1.6.2a|12
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|10
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|6
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort5
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|4
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|4
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Rear brake binding4
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|3
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|3
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|3
Rear brake application uneven3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|2
Brakes imbalanced across an axle2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under-sill corroded with in prescribed area of passenger seat |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings adjusted |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported to rear at rear |3.6.B.1|1
Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross tube |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner /outer sills |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner/outer sills |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bumper |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Registration plate issues1
Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|1
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|1
Front brake application uneven1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Windscreen has damage1
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |5.2.6|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Centre Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1|1
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.3.2a|1
Towbar component insecure |6.6.1|1
Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake rod excessively worn and seriously weakened |3.5.1e|1
Centre Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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