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P386 VHT

1997 Tata Loadbeta

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

48,421 mi
Last recorded48,421 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Tata Loadbeta51,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 VHT
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 48,421 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear every where/all over plus sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 48,300 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

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

Pass 17 May 2018 47,392 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (3.6.C.3)

corrosion o/s/f inner wing outside prescribed areas

Fail 17 May 2018 47,391 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (3.6.C.3)

corrosion o/s/f inner wing outside prescribed areas

Pass 29 Apr 2017 45,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 45,833 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 45,833 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 45,817 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 45,425 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 44,638 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 44,638 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 41,892 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

radiator top hose leaking

steering idler arm slight wear

Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,892 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

radiator top hose leaking

steering idler arm slight wear

Pass 19 Jul 2010 41,867 miles

both front outer anti roll bar mounts worn

fuel smell under bonnett

off side front brake pipe corrodeing

spare wheel border line (security)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 40,602 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 40,602 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 38,552 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

body mounts sl corroded

r leaf sprgs corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,088 miles

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 34,012 miles

water tank strapped in position

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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P386 VHT is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P386 VHT, 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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P386 VHT is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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