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S608 SUH

1997 Tata Loadbeta

Purple Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,839 mi
Last recorded40,839 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Tata Loadbeta51,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS608 SUH
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2007 40,839 miles

Fail 4 Oct 2007 40,838 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 39,269 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 39,269 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 37,651 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 36,905 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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S608 SUH is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta in Purple with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Tata Loadbeta models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 51,168 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 S608 SUH, 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 29 years old, this Tata Loadbeta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S608 SUH registered?

S608 SUH is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is S608 SUH safe to buy?

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