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R389 PBM

1998 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,360 mi
Last recorded100,360 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D48,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 PBM
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta 2.0 D
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 100,360 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 94,346 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 94,346 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 89,982 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 89,848 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R389 PBM is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.5% with a typical mileage of 48,557 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R389 PBM, 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 28 years old, this Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R389 PBM is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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