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P989 DRB

1996 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,208 mi
Last recorded20,208 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D56,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 DRB
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta 2.0 D
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,208 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 20,191 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 10,816 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 10,816 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

How Reliable is the Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D?

Based on 442 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

55.9%
Pass Rate
3,417
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 48
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44
Steering pivot point has excessive play 43
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 33
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P989 DRB is a 1996 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 52.3% with a typical mileage of 56,062 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 2.0 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P989 DRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P989 DRB registered?

P989 DRB is a 1996 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is P989 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P989 DRB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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