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AO02 SLZ

2002 Tata Loadbeta

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,020 mi
Last recorded78,020 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 2002 Tata Loadbeta46,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 SLZ
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 78,020 miles

Bolt missing from exhaust

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Front outriggers corroded

N/s front outer wing corroded

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)

Rear lights faded in colour-suggest replcements fitted

Various brake pipes corroding

Fail 2 Jul 2009 78,020 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Bolt missing from exhaust

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Front outriggers corroded

N/s front outer wing corroded

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)

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

Rear lights faded in colour-suggest replcements fitted

Various brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2008 72,045 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

front brake pads look low

leak from power steering box

movement in o/s and n/s rear anti roll bar bushes

rear axle brake pipes rusted

slight bind on o/s front wheel

Fail 25 Jun 2008 72,045 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

front brake pads look low

leak from power steering box

movement in o/s and n/s rear anti roll bar bushes

rear axle brake pipes rusted

slight bind on o/s front wheel

Pass 26 Jun 2007 66,019 miles

o/s front brake pipe corroding

oil leak from steering box area

rear lamps fading in colour

Fail 26 Jun 2007 66,019 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front brake pipe corroding

oil leak from steering box area

rear lamps fading in colour

Pass 5 May 2006 55,182 miles

Slight movement in nearside rear wheel bearing

nail in tyre

Fail 25 Apr 2006 54,875 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

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

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

Parking 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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AO02 SLZ is a 2002 Tata Loadbeta in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AO02 SLZ, 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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What year was AO02 SLZ registered?

AO02 SLZ is a 2002 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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