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S691 VAT

1999 Tata Loadbeta

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

67,015 mi
Last recorded67,015 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1999 Tata Loadbeta51,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS691 VAT
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 May 2008 67,015 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front bumper carrier corroded

fuel tank wet but no obvious leaks

Pass 24 Apr 2007 63,373 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 63,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2006 61,369 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 61,367 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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S691 VAT is a 1999 Tata Loadbeta in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 S691 VAT, 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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S691 VAT is a 1999 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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