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S971 TCF

1999 Tata Loadbeta

Purple Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,619 mi
Last recorded97,619 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Tata Loadbeta51,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS971 TCF
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 97,619 miles

excessive oil leak from engine

new bolts have been fitted to offside front top inner suspension arm that are longer they have packed out with washers (there is no apparent movement and does not foul any other compents

Fail 6 May 2010 97,618 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

massive engine oil leak

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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S971 TCF is a 1999 Tata Loadbeta in Purple with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Tata Loadbeta models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 51,208 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 S971 TCF, 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 27 years old, this Tata Loadbeta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S971 TCF registered?

S971 TCF is a 1999 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 3 February 1999.

Is S971 TCF safe to buy?

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