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S861 BAF

1998 Tata Loadbeta

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,783 mi
Last recorded109,783 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Tata Loadbeta52,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS861 BAF
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 109,783 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

damage to n/s/r wheel arch

n/s/f steering idolier slight play

n/s/r lamp broken

under body rusty all areas

Pass 29 Nov 2007 104,195 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front lower vallance rusted & holed

o/s/f door difficult to undo from inside

o/s/f head lamp glass cracked

Fail 23 Nov 2007 104,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front lower vallance rusted & holed

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f door difficult to undo from inside

o/s/f head lamp glass cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2006 98,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 91,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

advise,body damage to n/s/r †advise,n/s/r anti roll bar bush minor play †

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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S861 BAF is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta in Blue 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 52,436 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S861 BAF, 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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S861 BAF is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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