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R805 XAT

1997 Tata Loadbeta

Purple Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,203 mi
Last recorded47,203 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Tata Loadbeta51,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 XAT
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 47,203 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 47,203 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 45,355 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 39,097 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear closing panel shows corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2005 35,607 miles

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

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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R805 XAT is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta in Purple with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R805 XAT, 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 R805 XAT registered?

R805 XAT is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R805 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R805 XAT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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