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P968 GOK

1996 Tata Loadbeta

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

89,290 mi
Last recorded89,290 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Tata Loadbeta62,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 GOK
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2008 89,290 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

FRONT BODY MOUNTS CORRODED TO HOLES

O/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 4 Apr 2007 86,710 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 86,703 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

VEHICLE FEELS UNSTABLE & WANDERED ON ROAD TEST

Pass 8 Mar 2006 83,247 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 83,231 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Feb 2006 83,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

How Reliable is the Tata Loadbeta?

Based on 12,316 MOT tests across 1,763 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
3,192
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,763
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,271
Steering pivot point has excessive play 786
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 666
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 661
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 589
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P968 GOK is a 1996 Tata Loadbeta in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 Tata Loadbeta models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 62,174 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 Loadbeta fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P968 GOK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tata Loadbeta typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Tata Loadbeta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P968 GOK registered?

P968 GOK is a 1996 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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