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J999 SPY

2003 Tata Loadbeta

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

53,286 mi
Last recorded53,286 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2008
Typical for 2003 Tata Loadbeta37,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 SPY
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2008 53,286 miles

front brake discs marginal

wipers lazy.

Fail 7 Mar 2008 53,284 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

wipers lazy.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 41,688 miles

yes

Fail 6 Feb 2007 41,688 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2006 41,683 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J999 SPY is a 2003 Tata Loadbeta in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2003 Tata Loadbeta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 37,871 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 J999 SPY, 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 23 years old, this Tata Loadbeta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J999 SPY registered?

J999 SPY is a 2003 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is J999 SPY safe to buy?

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