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N868 HMB

1996 Tata Loadbeta

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,909 mi
Last recorded71,909 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2006
Typical for 1996 Tata Loadbeta62,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN868 HMB
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2006 71,909 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 71,899 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front wiperblade starting to split but still clearing screen

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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N868 HMB is a 1996 Tata Loadbeta in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Tata Loadbeta models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 62,174 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 N868 HMB, 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 30 years old, this Tata Loadbeta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N868 HMB registered?

N868 HMB is a 1996 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 8 July 1996.

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