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P918 GMU

1996 Tata Loadbeta

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,708 mi
Last recorded1,708 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Tata Loadbeta62,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP918 GMU
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 1,708 miles

slight wear nearside antiroll bar link

slight wear nearside drop arm

Pass 14 Sep 2010 60,570 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 60,570 miles

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

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

slight wear in nearside steering drop arm

Pass 15 Sep 2009 57,926 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 54,731 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 51,774 miles

bad oil leak from engine

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2006 48,292 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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P918 GMU is a 1996 Tata Loadbeta in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P918 GMU, 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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What year was P918 GMU registered?

P918 GMU is a 1996 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 11 September 1996.

Is P918 GMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P918 GMU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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