MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,560 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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