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R395 OEF

1997 Tata Loadbeta

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

18,012 mi
Last recorded18,012 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Tata Loadbeta51,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 OEF
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 18,012 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 17,605 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 17,589 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 17,098 miles

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

O/S/R light cluster slightly damaged.

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2010 170,983 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

O/S/R light cluster slightly damaged.

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2009 16,615 miles

Oil leak

offside rear light cluster damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2009 16,615 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

offside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2008 15,997 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 15,997 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 15,199 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 14,483 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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R395 OEF is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R395 OEF, 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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What year was R395 OEF registered?

R395 OEF is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R395 OEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R395 OEF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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