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S832 FTN

1998 Tata Loadbeta

Purple Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

42,240 mi
Last recorded42,240 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Tata Loadbeta52,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS832 FTN
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2008 42,240 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 42,230 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Sep 2007 40,020 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust corroded

play in all sterring joints

Pass 13 Sep 2007 40,020 miles

exhaust corroded

play in all sterring joints

Fail 28 Nov 2006 38,658 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

front brake hoses look new but are a bit on the long side [wrong ones]

Pass 28 Nov 2006 38,658 miles

front brake hoses look new but are a bit on the long side [wrong ones]

Fail 21 Nov 2006 38,649 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

stearing box worn

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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S832 FTN is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta in Purple with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 S832 FTN, 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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S832 FTN is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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