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W356 XFM

2000 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,913 mi
Last recorded105,913 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD66,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW356 XFM
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta TDI 4WD
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 105,913 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 105,913 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 104,909 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 104,902 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 100,921 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 100,921 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 94,701 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 94,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD?

Based on 771 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,035
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 97
Steering pivot point has excessive play 70
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 50
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 43
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W356 XFM is a 2000 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.8% with a typical mileage of 66,336 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 TDI 4WD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W356 XFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W356 XFM is a 2000 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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