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S418 LTH

1998 Tata Loadbeta

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,482 mi
Last recorded72,482 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Tata Loadbeta52,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS418 LTH
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Dec 2012 72,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Dec 2011 71,263 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 69,528 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 67,464 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 65,191 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 63,002 miles

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

slight play steering idler

Pass 16 Nov 2006 59,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S418 LTH is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S418 LTH, 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 S418 LTH registered?

S418 LTH is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S418 LTH safe to buy?

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