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S962 UAH

1998 Tata Loadbeta

Yellow Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

50,342 mi
Last recorded50,342 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Tata Loadbeta52,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS962 UAH
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 50,342 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 50,106 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab mounting (2.4.A.3)

both head lights just pass this year will need replacing next mot

Fail 24 Nov 2016 50,106 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab mounting (2.4.A.3)

both head lights just pass this year will need replacing next mot

Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,034 miles

hand brake needs looking at soon

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2015 49,034 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

hand brake needs looking at soon

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 46,904 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 46,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 45,164 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 45,164 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 42,789 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2012 42,789 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 40,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 38,949 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 38,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 May 2009 35,488 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 35,472 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 31,931 miles

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

o/s tyre cutiing out on in side

Fail 30 May 2008 31,931 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

o/s tyre cutiing out on in side

Fail 15 Jan 2008 31,906 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 26,429 miles

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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S962 UAH is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta in Yellow with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S962 UAH, 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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S962 UAH is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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