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BF52 JBV

2002 Tata Loadbeta

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,287 mi
Last recorded52,287 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Tata Loadbeta46,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 JBV
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 52,287 miles

oil leak to rear of engine

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s front bumper mounts

Fail 14 Aug 2014 52,287 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil leak to rear of engine

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s front bumper mounts

Pass 16 Aug 2013 48,650 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 48,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 45,780 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 13 Jul 2012 45,693 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 26 Jul 2011 42,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 42,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 38,323 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 38,323 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 34,553 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 34,553 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 27,900 miles

N/S/R Lamp lens cracked.

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 27,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

N/S/R Lamp lens cracked.

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 22,483 miles

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Fail 27 Feb 2007 22,483 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 14,990 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2005 14,990 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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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BF52 JBV is a 2002 Tata Loadbeta in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BF52 JBV, 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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BF52 JBV is a 2002 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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