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S319 VEX

1998 Tata Loadbeta

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,415 mi
Last recorded48,415 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Tata Loadbeta52,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS319 VEX
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 48,415 miles

leak from rear diff

n/s outer sill corroded

rear inner arches corroded

slight leak from steering box

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

front bumper corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2007 45,068 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres cutting out

slight leak from steering box

Fail 27 Oct 2007 45,068 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres cutting out

slight leak from steering box

Pass 6 Nov 2006 43,190 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front tyres cutting out

o/s steering stop bent

Pass 31 Oct 2005 40,578 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s steering bump stop twisted

o/s/f tyre cutting out

slight damage to o/s/f tyre inner side wall

Fail 31 Oct 2005 40,578 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s steering bump stop twisted

o/s/f tyre cutting out

slight damage to o/s/f tyre inner side wall

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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S319 VEX is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta in Red 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 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 S319 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 S319 VEX registered?

S319 VEX is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S319 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S319 VEX 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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