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S505 DOJ

1998 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,725 mi
Last recorded26,725 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D48,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS505 DOJ
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta 2.0 D
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2007 26,725 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2006 24,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D?

Based on 442 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

55.9%
Pass Rate
3,417
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 48
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44
Steering pivot point has excessive play 43
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 33
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S505 DOJ is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D 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 2.0 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.5% with a typical mileage of 48,557 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 2.0 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S505 DOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S505 DOJ registered?

S505 DOJ is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S505 DOJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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