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P605 TAB

1997 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,191 mi
Last recorded65,191 miles
Recorded on22 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D60,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP605 TAB
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta 2.0 D
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2007 65,191 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 65,191 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak rear diff

pitman arm slight play

Pass 5 May 2006 61,032 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 60,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

some corrosion on rear hub,front to rear and front near side hub pipe

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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P605 TAB is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.1% with a typical mileage of 60,795 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 P605 TAB, 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 29 years old, this Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P605 TAB is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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