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P102 UHT

1997 Tata Loadbeta

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

56,092 mi
Last recorded56,092 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Tata Loadbeta51,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 UHT
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 56,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 55,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leaks

small crack in windscreen

Fail 17 Sep 2024 55,701 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leaks

small crack in windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2022 55,405 miles

Front Upper Top Bushes Cracking Both Sides

Nearside Front Inner Wing/Battery Tray Corroded

Nearside Front Steering Idler Has Slight Lift

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 54,915 miles

Nearside front inner wing corroded .

Slight play nearside steering idler bush .

Pass 10 Aug 2020 54,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front inner wing corroded

Slight lift nearside steering idler bush

Pass 13 Jul 2019 53,500 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp it has an object on the lens or source but does not have an adverse effect on light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases In Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel Alignment Grossly Misaligned

Pass 17 Jul 2018 53,122 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 52,790 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 52,790 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 51,870 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 50,943 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 47,623 miles

Exhaust on last legs.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 45,965 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 45,961 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 44,919 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 44,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 43,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight play in steering idler

Fail 18 Jun 2011 43,015 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight play in steering idler

Fail 30 May 2011 42,996 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside wiper beginning to split.

Prevent further corrosion of brake pipes throughout.

Slight play steering idler bush.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 38,261 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 38,261 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,242 miles

brake pipes under vehicle poor condition corroded

nearside steering idler slight play

offside headlamp starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Mar 2009 38,209 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

brake pipes under vehicle poor condition corroded

offside headlamp starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Mar 2008 32,392 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 31,789 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 31,779 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 30,168 miles

slight play nearside steering idoler

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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P102 UHT is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1997 Tata Loadbeta models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 51,168 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P102 UHT, 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 29 years old, this Tata Loadbeta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P102 UHT is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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