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AF02 VJL

2002 Tata Loadbeta

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,480 mi
Last recorded78,480 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Tata Loadbeta46,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 VJL
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2017 78,480 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 78,324 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play knuckle joint to steering box bolt worn or loose (2.2.B.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Steering component damaged and unserviceable steering idler badly worn (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end damaged and unserviceable badly worn on locking nut (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 25 Aug 2015 72,306 miles

Nearside Front bearing slightly noisey

Nearside Front has slight lift in upper ball joint

front d bushes slightly worn

front reg plate is cracked

oil leak

slight brake imbalance on the front

slight oil misting around steering box

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

steering is slightly notchey

tempry repair to exhaust

under vehicle is muddy

Fail 21 Aug 2015 72,306 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

tempry repair to exhaust

under vehicle is muddy

Nearside Front bearing slightly noisey

Nearside Front has slight lift in upper ball joint

front d bushes slightly worn

front reg plate is cracked

oil leak

slight brake imbalance on the front

slight oil misting around steering box

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

steering is slightly notchey

Pass 2 Sep 2014 68,070 miles

slight weep from fuel pipe

some parts of vehicle muddy but ok to test

steering idler has play ive passed and advised but may need replacing

surface corrosion to some parts and components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 63,648 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

auxillary belt slightly deteriated

n/s rear shock absorber dust cover broken

slight play in both rear anti roll bar link arm bushes

Fail 9 Aug 2013 63,228 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

auxilliary belt deterioating

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover broken

Pass 29 Aug 2012 59,607 miles

n/s rear s/absorber dust cover broken

o/s rear light slightly deteriated

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 31 Aug 2011 55,814 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 55,611 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 51,349 miles

0/s rear light unit slightly discoloured

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 51,149 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

offside rear light unit slightly dis-coloured

Pass 22 Aug 2009 47,439 miles

n/s rear s/absorber dust cover corroded

n/s steering idler has slight play

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2009 46,967 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front plastic wing edge getting insecure

nearside front steering idler getting worn

nearside rear shock absorber corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2008 40,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 32,627 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear foglight getting insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2006 24,002 miles

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

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

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

n/s steering idler showing slight play in pin and bush

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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AF02 VJL is a 2002 Tata Loadbeta in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2002 Tata Loadbeta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 46,036 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 AF02 VJL, 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 24 years old, this Tata Loadbeta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF02 VJL is a 2002 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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