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P496 VDD

1996 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

50,544 mi
Last recorded50,544 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2005
Typical for 1996 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D56,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 VDD
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta 2.0 D
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2005 50,544 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D?

Based on 442 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

55.9%
Pass Rate
3,417
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 48
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44
Steering pivot point has excessive play 43
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 33
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P496 VDD is a 1996 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1996 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 52.3% with a typical mileage of 56,062 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 2.0 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P496 VDD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P496 VDD is a 1996 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D, first registered on 1 December 1996.

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