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LT52 XBU

2002 Tata Loadbeta

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,419 mi
Last recorded68,419 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Tata Loadbeta46,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 XBU
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 68,419 miles

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

foot brake reserve travel low

main metal brake pipe rusted to excess

offside and nearside front bumper mounts badly rusted

offside and nearside front outer track rod end rubber boot split

rear exhaust section missing

Fail 3 Mar 2011 68,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

foot brake reserve travel low

main metal brake pipe rusted to excess

offside and nearside front bumper mounts badly rusted

offside and nearside front outer track rod end rubber boot split

rear exhaust section missing

Fail 23 Feb 2010 61,818 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both side front bumper out rigers badly rusted

Pass 23 Feb 2010 61,818 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both side front bumper out rigers badly rusted

Fail 29 Jan 2009 55,776 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both sides front metal brake pipes rusted to excess

main and both sides rear metal brake pipes are rusted ton excess

the footbrake reserve travel is low

the steering box is worn

vehicle very muddy underside

Pass 29 Jan 2009 55,776 miles

Oil leak

both sides front metal brake pipes rusted to excess

main and both sides rear metal brake pipes are rusted ton excess

the footbrake reserve travel is low

the steering box is worn

vehicle very muddy underside

Pass 22 Feb 2008 49,919 miles

both main metal brake pipes rusted to excess

both sides front brake pads worn to excess and their limit

both sides front metal brake pipes rusted to excess

both sides rear metal brake pipes rusted to excess

footbrake reserve travel low

nearside rear lens fadind

steering box worn to excess

vehicle very muddy underside

Fail 13 Feb 2008 49,919 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both main metal brake pipes rusted to excess

both sides front brake pads worn to excess and their limit

both sides front metal brake pipes rusted to excess

both sides rear metal brake pipes rusted to excess

footbrake reserve travel low

nearside rear lens fadind

steering box worn to excess

vehicle very muddy underside

Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,502 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

viehcle muddy under neath

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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LT52 XBU is a 2002 Tata Loadbeta in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LT52 XBU, 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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What year was LT52 XBU registered?

LT52 XBU is a 2002 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is LT52 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT52 XBU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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