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S871 MKH

1998 Tata Loadbeta

Purple Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,306 mi
Last recorded72,306 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Tata Loadbeta52,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS871 MKH
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 72,306 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 69,399 miles

corosion outside pescribed areas

o s front top swivel worn

rear brake hose wrapped up not alloying full inspection

rear tyres low on edge

Fail 28 May 2008 69,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corosion outside pescribed areas

o s front top swivel worn

rear brake hose wrapped up not alloying full inspection

rear tyres low on edge

Pass 7 Mar 2007 66,573 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 66,532 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

all front brake pipes corroded slightly

both front tie bar bushes worn slightly

both front tyres worn on inner edge and low on tread

nearside wiper arm worn slightly

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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S871 MKH is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta in Purple with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S871 MKH, 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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S871 MKH is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S871 MKH safe to buy?

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