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P179 PGT

1997 Tata Loadbeta

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

78,560 mi
Last recorded78,560 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Tata Loadbeta51,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 PGT
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2008 78,560 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 78,559 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

all brake pipes rusted

play in steering

Fail 4 Feb 2008 78,558 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

exhaust blow

metal brake pipes rusted

nearside front body corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2007 76,130 miles

oil leaks †stone chip in the front windscreen †near side rear lamp unit is cracked †off side rear antiroll bar drop link bushes are worn †both headlamp reflectors are corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2007 76,108 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

both headlamp reflectors corroded. †

stone chip in the front windscreen. †near side rear lamp unit cracked. †off side rear antiroll bar drop link bushes worn.

Pass 6 Feb 2006 73,945 miles

bad engine oil leaks

both front outer brake pipes corroding.

both headlamp reflectors poor.

rear steel brake pipes corroding.

slight brake grab from offside rear.

Fail 27 Jan 2006 73,944 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bad engine oil leaks

both front outer steel brake pipes corroding.

handbrake only just reaches efficiencies.

rear steel brake pipes corroding.

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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P179 PGT is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 P179 PGT, 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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P179 PGT is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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