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R954 VOD

1997 Tata Loadbeta

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,474 mi
Last recorded15,474 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Tata Loadbeta51,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 VOD
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 15,474 miles

foot brake travel

offside door mirror in poor condition

Fail 9 Nov 2009 15,454 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 14,872 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 14,872 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 14,872 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 14,582 miles

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

offside wing mirror damaged

slight play in front steering idler

surface rust underneath vehicle, floor, chassis, front and rear suspension

Pass 10 Nov 2006 13,906 miles

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

heavy surface rust underneath vehicle, chassis, front and rear springs, sills

offside front wing mirror damaged

Fail 8 Nov 2006 13,906 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

offside front wing mirror damaged

surface rust underneath vehicle chassis, floor suspension

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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R954 VOD is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R954 VOD, 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 R954 VOD registered?

R954 VOD is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R954 VOD safe to buy?

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