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V980 DPW

1999 Tata Loadbeta

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,195 mi
Last recorded133,195 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Tata Loadbeta51,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV980 DPW
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 133,195 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2011 128,215 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 124,492 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 124,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Clutch fluid low.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside steering idler arm bushes worn.

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

Pass 2 May 2009 122,074 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 118,279 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 118,279 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 110,212 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 110,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 101,509 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 101,509 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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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V980 DPW 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 V980 DPW, 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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V980 DPW is a 1999 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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