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R355 WYB

1997 Tata Loadbeta

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

43,853 mi
Last recorded43,853 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Tata Loadbeta51,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 WYB
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 43,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 42,010 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 30,120 miles

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

REVERSING LAMPS LENS DETERIORATED

Fail 13 May 2011 30,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REVERSING LAMPS LENS DETERIORATED

Pass 27 May 2010 36,717 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly perished

slight play in steering joints

surface corrosion started in various places

Fail 21 May 2010 36,705 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly perished

slight play in steering joints

surface corrosion started in various places

Pass 19 May 2009 35,026 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight play in steering joints

surface corrosion on nearside outer sill

surface corrosion started in various places

wiper marks on windscreen

Fail 5 May 2009 35,026 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight play in steering joints

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

surface corrosion on nearside outer sill

surface corrosion started in various places

wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 3 Jan 2008 35,015 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 35,010 miles

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 33,171 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 33,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

non obligatory mirror damaged

osf seat belt not retracting properly

rear upper lights not working

Fail 28 Apr 2006 33,151 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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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R355 WYB is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1997 Tata Loadbeta models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 51,168 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 R355 WYB, 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 29 years old, this Tata Loadbeta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R355 WYB is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 4 November 1997.

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