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S655 VAT

1998 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

47,378 mi
Last recorded47,378 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2006
Typical for 1998 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD66,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS655 VAT
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta TDI 4WD
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2006 47,378 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

How Reliable is the Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD?

Based on 771 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,035
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 97
Steering pivot point has excessive play 70
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 50
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 43
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S655 VAT is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1998 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.7% with a typical mileage of 66,099 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 TDI 4WD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S655 VAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S655 VAT is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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