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S304 PAB

1998 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,634 mi
Last recorded4,634 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D48,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS304 PAB
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta 2.0 D
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 4,634 miles

1. n/s sill becoming corroded. 2. slight binding on o/s front brake. 3. slight leak from exhaust centre box.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 3,878 miles

1. o/s/f brake slightly binding. 2. slight play in n/s steering idler.

Pass 3 May 2007 2,531 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 2,531 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering idler.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 2,024 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 2,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S304 PAB is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.5% with a typical mileage of 48,557 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S304 PAB, 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 28 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 S304 PAB registered?

S304 PAB is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S304 PAB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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