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S305 PAB

1998 Tata Loadbeta

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,219 mi
Last recorded47,219 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Tata Loadbeta52,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS305 PAB
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 47,219 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 45,074 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 45,062 miles

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 41,415 miles

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

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

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

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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S305 PAB is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta in Red 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 S305 PAB, 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 S305 PAB registered?

S305 PAB is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S305 PAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S305 PAB 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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