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S885 WTW

1998 Tata Loadbeta

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

54,695 mi
Last recorded54,695 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Tata Loadbeta52,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS885 WTW
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2011 54,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 54,695 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 52,954 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 52,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 51,354 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 49,674 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 49,674 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 47,446 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 47,446 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 47,434 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 43,564 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 43,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2005 42,290 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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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S885 WTW is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 S885 WTW, 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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S885 WTW is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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