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R242 XAG

1998 Tata Loadbeta

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2006
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,922 mi
Last recorded67,922 miles
Recorded on11 May 2005
Typical for 1998 Tata Loadbeta52,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 XAG
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2005 67,922 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 67,922 miles
Fail 9 May 2005 67,922 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R242 XAG is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Tata Loadbeta models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 52,436 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 R242 XAG, 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 28 years old, this Tata Loadbeta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R242 XAG registered?

R242 XAG is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 2 July 1998.

Is R242 XAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R242 XAG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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