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AU03 HDV

2003 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

44,404 mi
Last recorded44,404 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 2003 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD44,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 HDV
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta TDI 4WD
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 44,404 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 44,404 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 38,859 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 38,859 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 34,874 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 34,874 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 34,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD?

Based on 771 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,035
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 97
Steering pivot point has excessive play 70
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 50
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 43
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AU03 HDV is a 2003 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2003 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 44,108 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 TDI 4WD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU03 HDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU03 HDV is a 2003 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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