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R96 VYB

1997 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,969 mi
Last recorded73,969 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D60,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 VYB
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta 2.0 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2007 73,969 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 73,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 71,818 miles

as with vt30

Fail 1 Sep 2006 71,818 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D?

Based on 442 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

55.9%
Pass Rate
3,417
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 48
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44
Steering pivot point has excessive play 43
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 33
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R96 VYB is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.1% with a typical mileage of 60,795 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 2.0 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R96 VYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R96 VYB registered?

R96 VYB is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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