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S152 SAT

1998 Tata Loadbeta

Purple Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,930 mi
Last recorded84,930 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Tata Loadbeta52,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS152 SAT
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2009 84,930 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2009 84,930 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight corrosion brake pipes

Pass 16 Jun 2008 81,879 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 74,516 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 74,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 71,620 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 71,615 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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S152 SAT is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta in Purple with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 S152 SAT, 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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S152 SAT is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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