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AO52 NCF

2002 Tata Loadbeta

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,846 mi
Last recorded79,846 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Tata Loadbeta46,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 NCF
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 79,846 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 79,846 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 66,820 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 66,816 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 57,548 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 57,548 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 49,577 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 49,577 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 40,273 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 40,273 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 32,038 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 32,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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AO52 NCF is a 2002 Tata Loadbeta in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AO52 NCF, 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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AO52 NCF is a 2002 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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