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R534 SLX

1997 Tata Loadbeta

Purple Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,827 mi
Last recorded42,827 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Tata Loadbeta51,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR534 SLX
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 41,822 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,256 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 39,326 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Sep 2007 38,351 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 37,275 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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R534 SLX is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta in Purple with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R534 SLX, 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 R534 SLX registered?

R534 SLX is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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