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R852 KKH

1997 Tata Loadbeta

Purple Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,665 mi
Last recorded35,665 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Tata Loadbeta51,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 KKH
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 35,665 miles

Front body corroded around front outriggers but not in prescribed area

Front of bonnet coroded

Rear back panel corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 19 Nov 2018 35,665 miles

Front body corroded around front outriggers but not in prescribed area

Front of bonnet coroded

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear back panel corroded but not in prescribed area

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 35,399 miles

Front body corroded around front bumper brackets but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear back panel corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 15 Nov 2017 35,399 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front body corroded around front bumper brackets but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear back panel corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 26 Oct 2016 35,142 miles

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

Near side and off side front bumper outriggers corroded but not in prescribed area

Rear back panel corroded but not in prescribed area

Steering pivot point has slight play near side idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 34,771 miles

Front wing supports holed with corosion but not in prescribed area

Rear panel corroded but not in prescribed area

Slight play in steering idler

Pass 22 Oct 2014 34,380 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

front inner wings corroding but not excessive

slight play in steering intermediate drop arm

Pass 5 Nov 2013 34,040 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

front inner wings corroding but not excessively

slight play in steering itermediate drop arm

Pass 1 Nov 2012 33,360 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 32,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 31,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

light corrosion on front of inner wings behind headlamps.

Fail 3 Nov 2010 31,091 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

light corrosion on front of inner wings behind headlamps.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 30,356 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 29,536 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 29,009 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 28,637 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 28,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 28,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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R852 KKH is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta in Purple with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R852 KKH, 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 R852 KKH registered?

R852 KKH is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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