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R980 WVW

1997 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

77,286 mi
Last recorded77,286 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D60,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 WVW
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta 2.0 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 77,286 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

both headlamp patterns poor

centre steering arm ball joint dust covers split

slight wear in near side steering arm idler bushes

Fail 4 Nov 2008 77,256 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

both headlamp patterns poor

centre steering arm ball joint dust covers split

slight wear in near side steering arm idler bushes

Pass 16 May 2007 70,757 miles

same as advise notice 254915337182

Fail 24 Apr 2007 70,658 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both head lamp reflectors considerably corroded.

brake pedel rubber considerably worn.

Fail 5 May 2006 65,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both metal brake pipes to both front hoses and front to rear corroding.

considable side movment on hand brake lever.

metal brake pipe from rear valve to n/s/rear brake hose considabley corroded.

slight movment on steering drop arm †.

Pass 5 May 2006 65,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both metal brake pipes to both front hoses and front to rear corroding.

considable side movment on hand brake lever.

metal brake pipe from rear valve to n/s/rear brake hose considabley corroded.

slight movment on steering drop arm †.

Fail 8 Dec 2005 64,101 miles

Hand operated control valve operating spindle insecure (3.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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R980 WVW is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.1% with a typical mileage of 60,795 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 R980 WVW, 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 29 years old, this Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R980 WVW is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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