MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,286 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
near side drag link has slight play in bush
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
hand-brake insuffiient reserve travel
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
both headlamp reflectors in poor condition
stonechips in windscreen
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
chips in windscreen
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both front tyres unevenly worn to inner treads
How Reliable is the Tata Loadbeta?
Based on 12,316 MOT tests across 1,763 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
V278 EJM is a 1999 Tata Loadbeta in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 V278 EJM, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of V278 EJM?
You can check the full history of V278 EJM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was V278 EJM registered?
V278 EJM is a 1999 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 8 September 1999.
Is V278 EJM safe to buy?
The MOT history for V278 EJM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does V278 EJM have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V278 EJM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.