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R437 RKH

1998 Tata Loadbeta

Purple Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,437 mi
Last recorded76,437 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Tata Loadbeta52,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 RKH
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 76,437 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 76,437 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 72,641 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 72,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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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R437 RKH is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta in Purple with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R437 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 R437 RKH registered?

R437 RKH is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R437 RKH safe to buy?

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