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S891 WTW

1998 Tata Loadbeta

Purple Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

57,116 mi
Last recorded57,116 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Tata Loadbeta52,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS891 WTW
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 57,116 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 56,531 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play LINK ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 43,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 43,522 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 38,251 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler arm slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 38,219 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler arm slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 32,406 miles

General under corrosion

front anti roll bar outer bushes have slight play

rear leaf are corroded

steering drop link has play

Fail 5 Mar 2018 32,406 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

General under corrosion

front anti roll bar outer bushes have slight play

rear leaf are corroded

steering drop link has play

Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,373 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 31,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 26,951 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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S891 WTW is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta in Purple with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1998 Tata Loadbeta models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 52,436 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 S891 WTW, 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 28 years old, this Tata Loadbeta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S891 WTW registered?

S891 WTW is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 17 December 1998.

Is S891 WTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S891 WTW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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