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P608 JPX

1996 Tata Loadbeta

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,461 mi
Last recorded65,461 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Tata Loadbeta62,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP608 JPX
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2011 65,461 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S Headlamp damp

Driver door stiff to open from inside

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2011 62,181 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 62,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 61,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 58,698 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2005 58,590 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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P608 JPX is a 1996 Tata Loadbeta in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P608 JPX, 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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P608 JPX is a 1996 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 27 November 1996.

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