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T616 VEW

1999 Tata Loadbeta

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,924 mi
Last recorded93,924 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Tata Loadbeta51,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT616 VEW
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 93,924 miles

Electrical wiring in poor condition and insecure

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight bind both front brakes

Fail 10 Oct 2012 93,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Electrical wiring in poor condition and insecure

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight bind both front brakes

Pass 23 Sep 2011 85,086 miles

Sidewall cracking on O/S/F tyre

Slight bind N/S/F brake

Slight play in all steering linkage and joints

Fail 23 Sep 2011 85,076 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Sidewall cracking on O/S/F tyre

Slight bind N/S/F brake

Slight play in all steering linkage and joints

Pass 23 Sep 2010 74,820 miles

N/S/F driveshaft missing

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2010 74,811 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F driveshaft missing

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 74,773 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 65,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 65,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 53,824 miles

some play n/s o/s steering idlers joints also slight sticking on n/s parking brake cable

Pass 10 Apr 2006 51,068 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 51,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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T616 VEW is a 1999 Tata Loadbeta in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Tata Loadbeta models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 51,208 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 T616 VEW, 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 27 years old, this Tata Loadbeta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T616 VEW is a 1999 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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