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AE51 OVB

2001 Tata Loadbeta

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

90,317 mi
Last recorded90,317 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Tata Loadbeta49,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 OVB
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2018 90,317 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from lsv to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wish bone inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind head light (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind head light (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering pivot point has excessive play n/s/f steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner arch pipe (3.6.B.2c)

centre prop mounting worn

rear exhaust tail pipe as missing support rubber but system is still secure

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Dec 2016 90,317 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF And OSF (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 70,317 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF And OSF (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 90,317 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Main And front (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp Panel Corroded

Slight Play In Prop Centre Bearing

Fail 18 Nov 2015 90,317 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Main And front (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp Panel Corroded

Slight Play In Prop Centre Bearing

Pass 13 Nov 2014 90,317 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 90,317 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 90,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 83,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 73,033 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 65,346 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 65,436 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 58,350 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 58,350 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 50,971 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 50,968 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s & o/s rear tyres have age related cracking

o/s track rod end rubber split

Pass 4 Oct 2007 43,930 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 43,915 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 38,796 miles

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

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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AE51 OVB is a 2001 Tata Loadbeta in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2001 Tata Loadbeta models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 49,624 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 AE51 OVB, 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 25 years old, this Tata Loadbeta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE51 OVB is a 2001 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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