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S196 ODD

1998 Tata Loadbeta

Purple Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,185 mi
Last recorded101,185 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Tata Loadbeta52,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS196 ODD
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 101,185 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008

Nearside Drag link end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2007 91,676 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 81,944 miles

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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S196 ODD is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta in Purple with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 S196 ODD, 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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What year was S196 ODD registered?

S196 ODD is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S196 ODD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S196 ODD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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