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DX51 VMO

2001 Tata Loadbeta

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

125,994 mi
Last recorded125,994 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Tata Loadbeta49,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 VMO
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 125,994 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 125,494 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 124,902 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 124,902 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 115,024 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 115,024 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 105,362 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 105,362 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 94,499 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 80,959 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT BUMPER END ATTACHMENT CORRODED. REAR BRAKES WILL REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT SOON

Fail 5 Oct 2009 80,959 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

OFFSIDE FRONT BUMPER END ATTACHMENT CORRODED. REAR BRAKES WILL REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT SOON

Pass 25 Sep 2008 67,238 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 59,808 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 59,625 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 52,791 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 52,782 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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DX51 VMO is a 2001 Tata Loadbeta in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2001 Tata Loadbeta models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 49,624 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 DX51 VMO, 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 25 years old, this Tata Loadbeta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX51 VMO is a 2001 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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