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R784 CEX

1998 Tata Loadbeta

Purple Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,918 mi
Last recorded31,918 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Tata Loadbeta52,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR784 CEX
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 31,918 miles

nearside rear of cab rusted.

slight play in near side steering idler.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 27,334 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 26,466 miles

ADVISE BODYWORK EDGES BECOMING CORRODED.

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 24,736 miles

HAZARD SWITCH SOME TIMES NEEDS WRIGGLING TOO WORK.REAR TYRES STARTING TOO PERISH ON SIDEWALLS.FRONT SUPPLY BRAKE PIPES GETTING SCALEY.PARTS OF UNDERBODY GETTING VERY RUSTY.

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 24,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

HAZARD SWITCH SOME TIMES NEEDS WRIGGLING TOO WORK.REAR TYRES STARTING TOO PERISH ON SIDEWALLS.FRONT SUPPLY BRAKE PIPES GETTING SCALEY.PARTS OF UNDERBODY GETTING VERY RUSTY.

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 23,815 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 23,814 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING IN SIDEWALLS.

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 21,796 miles

ORRSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON †INNER EDGES.

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

VEHICLE CORRODED UNDERSIDE.

Pass 4 May 2006 200,619 miles

rear tailgate starting to rust

Fail 5 Apr 2006 200,619 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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R784 CEX is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta in Purple with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 R784 CEX, 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 R784 CEX registered?

R784 CEX is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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