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R550 KUA

1997 Tata Loadbeta

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,088 mi
Last recorded74,088 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2006
Typical for 1997 Tata Loadbeta51,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 KUA
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2006 74,088 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Dec 2006 74,088 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Dec 2005 72,785 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2005 72,785 miles

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

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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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R550 KUA is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Tata Loadbeta models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 51,168 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 R550 KUA, 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 29 years old, this Tata Loadbeta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R550 KUA is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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