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S717 XAD

1998 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,553 mi
Last recorded38,553 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD66,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS717 XAD
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta TDI 4WD
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 38,553 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2009 38,548 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2008 68,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 62,940 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 60,117 miles

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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S717 XAD is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S717 XAD, 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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S717 XAD is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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