MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,788 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Steering arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
How Reliable is the Tata Loadbeta?
Based on 12,316 MOT tests across 1,763 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S398 BDV is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S398 BDV, 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 S398 BDV registered?
S398 BDV is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S398 BDV safe to buy?
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