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P602 GRP

1996 Tata Loadbeta

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,933 mi
Last recorded71,933 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Tata Loadbeta62,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP602 GRP
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2010 71,933 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 69,674 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 65,438 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 65,423 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 64,018 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 64,018 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 60,100 miles

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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P602 GRP is a 1996 Tata Loadbeta in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Tata Loadbeta models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 62,174 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 P602 GRP, 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 30 years old, this Tata Loadbeta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P602 GRP is a 1996 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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