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R721 VYD

1998 Tata Loadbeta

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,157 mi
Last recorded37,157 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Tata Loadbeta52,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 VYD
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 37,157 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

sun visors removed

Fail 2 Jul 2012 37,131 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

sun visors removed

Pass 4 Jul 2011 34,491 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

body holed above battery

clutch master cyl leaking fluid into cab

Fail 4 Jul 2011 34,491 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

body holed above battery

clutch master cyl leaking fluid into cab

Pass 10 May 2005 318,112 miles
Fail 10 May 2005 318,112 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R721 VYD is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R721 VYD, 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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R721 VYD is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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