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AO02 SMU

2002 Tata Loadbeta

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,567 mi
Last recorded61,567 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 2002 Tata Loadbeta46,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 SMU
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2010 61,567 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

O/S mirror damaged but does not effect view to rear.

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 58,279 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S mirror damaged but not effecting view to rear

Pass 9 Jun 2008 56,201 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 56,146 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 46,654 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 38,507 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 29,370 miles

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 SMU is a 2002 Tata Loadbeta in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AO02 SMU, 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 SMU registered?

AO02 SMU is a 2002 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is AO02 SMU safe to buy?

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