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T987 SFS

1999 Tata Loadbeta

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,956 mi
Last recorded50,956 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2008
Typical for 1999 Tata Loadbeta51,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT987 SFS
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2008 50,956 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2008 50,916 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 47,058 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 47,058 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 42,053 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2006 42,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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T987 SFS is a 1999 Tata Loadbeta in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 T987 SFS, 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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What year was T987 SFS registered?

T987 SFS is a 1999 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 16 July 1999.

Is T987 SFS safe to buy?

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