MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,360 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R389 PBM safe to buy?
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