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R657 NNP

1997 Tata Loadbeta

Purple Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,450 mi
Last recorded39,450 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2006
Typical for 1997 Tata Loadbeta51,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 NNP
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2006 39,450 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 39,423 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2005 33,202 miles

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

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

No plate lamp cover insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2005 33,202 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

No plate lamp cover insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R657 NNP is a 1997 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 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 R657 NNP, 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 R657 NNP registered?

R657 NNP is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R657 NNP safe to buy?

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