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S798 NNK

1998 Tata Loadbeta

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

113,943 mi
Last recorded113,943 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Tata Loadbeta52,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS798 NNK
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 113,943 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear leaf springs

front bumper bull bar loose on mountings

general under vehicle corrosion

os outer sill corroded and holed

some damage to front number plate

some wear in lower steering column bush

Pass 22 Mar 2013 111,115 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front inner wings corroded and holed behind headlamps

corrosion to both rear leaf springs

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to os outer sill

front bumper and bull bar loose on mountings

general under vehicle corrosion

slight wear to outer edge of ns front tyre

some damage to front number plate

some wear in lower steering column bush

Fail 22 Mar 2013 111,155 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front inner wings corroded and holed behind headlamps

corrosion to both rear leaf springs

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to os outer sill

front bumper and bull bar loose on mountings

general under vehicle corrosion

slight wear to outer edge of ns front tyre

some damage to front number plate

some wear in lower steering column bush

Pass 21 Mar 2012 108,302 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

both handbrake outer cables deteriorated at backplates

both rear tyre treads and sidewalls perished

front bumper and bull bar loose on mountings

front number plate deteriorated

general under vehicle corrosion

os front inner wing corroded and holed behind headlamp

os rear anti roll bar bush loose in clamp

some areas of corrosion to exhaust system

some oil leakage from steering box

some wear in lower steering column bush

Fail 21 Mar 2012 108,302 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

general under vehicle corrosion

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

both handbrake outer cables deteriorated at backplates

both rear tyre treads and sidewalls perished

front bumper and bull bar loose on mountings

front number plate deteriorated

os front inner wing corroded and holed behind headlamp

os rear anti roll bar bush loose in clamp

some areas of corrosion to exhaust system

some oil leakage from steering box

some wear in lower steering column bush

Pass 21 Mar 2011 103,248 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear leaf springs corroded

corrosion to exhaust system

front number plate cracked

general under vehicle corrosion

handbrake lever has no reserve travel

ns handbrake outer cable deteriorated at entry into brake drum

os front inner wing corroded and holed

Fail 7 Mar 2011 103,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear leaf springs corroded

corrosion to exhaust system

front number plate cracked

general under vehicle corrosion

handbrake lever has no reserve travel

ns handbrake outer cable deteriorated at entry into brake drum

os front inner wing corroded and holed

Pass 8 Mar 2010 97,726 miles

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

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

Oil leak

clutch fluid low

front number plate cracked

handbrake lever travel long

os front tyre worn on outer edge

power steering oil level low

Fail 19 Feb 2010 97,726 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

clutch fluid low

front number plate cracked

handbrake lever travel long

os front tyre wearing on outer edge

power steering oil level low

Pass 23 Feb 2009 93,858 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside headlanp poor condition and some misting

some lift in both front suspension lower ball joints

some play at steering wheel

some play in steering rack and column shaft

some steering ball joint boots vsplit

Fail 17 Feb 2009 93,855 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside headlanp poor condition and some misting

some lift in both front suspension lower ball joints

some play at steering wheel

some play in steering rack and column shaft

some steering ball joint boots vsplit

Fail 28 Jan 2008 89,127 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

exhaust system in a corroded condition

front number plate cracked

os headlamp lens condensated

Pass 28 Jan 2008 89,127 miles

front number plate cracked

os headlamp lens condensated

exhaust system in a corroded condition

Fail 20 Nov 2006 83,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

advanced corrosion to front bumper bar

some corrosion to metal brake pipes at rear

Pass 20 Nov 2006 83,428 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

advanced corrosion to front bumper bar

some corrosion to metal brake pipes at rear

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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S798 NNK is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1998 Tata Loadbeta models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 52,436 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 S798 NNK, 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 28 years old, this Tata Loadbeta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S798 NNK is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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