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P196 WKH

1997 Tata Loadbeta

Purple Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,230 mi
Last recorded82,230 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2006
Typical for 1997 Tata Loadbeta51,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 WKH
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2006 82,230 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 82,230 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front propshaft bolts loose (dangerous)

rear tail pipe heavily corroded

suspect flywheel ring gear fault

suspect nearside rear wheel cylinder fault

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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P196 WKH is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta in Purple with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P196 WKH, 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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What year was P196 WKH registered?

P196 WKH is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 2 July 1997.

Is P196 WKH safe to buy?

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