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V261 DSA

1999 Tata Loadbeta

Purple Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

52,706 mi
Last recorded52,706 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2007
Typical for 1999 Tata Loadbeta51,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV261 DSA
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2007 52,706 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 17,025 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 17,025 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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V261 DSA is a 1999 Tata Loadbeta in Purple with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 V261 DSA, 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 V261 DSA registered?

V261 DSA is a 1999 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V261 DSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V261 DSA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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