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S420 VDP

1999 Tata Loadbeta

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,892 mi
Last recorded31,892 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Tata Loadbeta51,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS420 VDP
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2013 31,892 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 31,892 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 24,930 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 17,332 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 10,682 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 10,475 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 9,949 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 9,488 miles

Oil leak

clutch master cylinder leaking

Fail 9 May 2008 9,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

clutch master cylinder leaking

Pass 2 Jun 2007 8,962 miles

brake pedal feels slightly spungee on application

front anti roll bar bush's perishing

hand brake has slight wear on ratchet

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear leaf springs slightly rusty

slight grumbling noise from rear wheels on rotation

slight play in near side front wheel

Fail 24 May 2007 8,962 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pedal feels slightly spungee on application

front anti roll bar bush's perishing

hand brake has slight wear on ratchet

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear leaf springs slightly rusty

slight grumbling noise from rear wheels on rotation

slight play in near side front wheel

Pass 27 May 2006 6,405 miles

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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S420 VDP is a 1999 Tata Loadbeta in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Tata Loadbeta models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 51,208 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 S420 VDP, 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 27 years old, this Tata Loadbeta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S420 VDP registered?

S420 VDP is a 1999 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 16 February 1999.

Is S420 VDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S420 VDP shows 12 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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