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R543 GRN

1997 Tata Loadbeta

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,285 mi
Last recorded57,285 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Tata Loadbeta51,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 GRN
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2007 57,285 miles

N/side steering idler has slight play.

Rear brake imbalance of 53%

Fail 20 Jun 2007 56,595 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

O/side door mirror damaged

Rear service brake imbalance of 48%

Pass 10 Aug 2006 51,460 miles

Nearside front steering idle arm some compliance present.

Possibility of electrical interference when electrics are not warmed up causing minor impaired function of rear lamps.Steering noisy when rocked side to side.

Rear door latch incorrectly adjusted.

brake pipes throughout their lengths rusty in appearance.Nearside front inner wing outside prescribed area excessively corroded.Brake fluid overfilled.

Fail 28 Jul 2006 51,398 miles

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre walls starting to deteriorate.

Rear door latch is not correctly adjusted and door is secured also with rope.Battery insecure.Brake pipes around vehicle appear rusty.Nearside front idle arm bushes worn

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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R543 GRN is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R543 GRN, 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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R543 GRN is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is R543 GRN safe to buy?

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