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R425 RKH

1998 Tata Loadbeta

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

48,313 mi
Last recorded48,313 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Tata Loadbeta52,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 RKH
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 48,313 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Oil leak from rear diff

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 48,304 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Oil leak from rear diff

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2011 39,907 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

n/s headlamp reflective material is deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2011 39,902 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

n/s headlamp reflective material is deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2010 35,580 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 35,580 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 35,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 33,081 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 33,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 27,360 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 27,355 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2006 21,154 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 21,154 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

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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R425 RKH is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 R425 RKH, 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 R425 RKH registered?

R425 RKH is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R425 RKH shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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