MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,817 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
NS steering idler arm has slight movement.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Battery insecure
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Battery insecure
Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
front bumper rusty
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Tata Loadbeta?
Based on 12,316 MOT tests across 1,763 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S318 VEX is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta in Purple with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 S318 VEX, 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 S318 VEX registered?
S318 VEX is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 30 September 1998.
Is S318 VEX safe to buy?
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