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SJ51 LNF

2001 Tata Loadbeta

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

71,191 mi
Last recorded71,191 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Tata Loadbeta49,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 LNF
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 71,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2011 71,190 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear leaf springs corroded

centre exhaust rubber hanger split

Pass 23 Nov 2010 64,410 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play in nearside steering idler arm

Pass 7 Dec 2009 57,618 miles

Evidence of dampness on corroded fuel pipes

Noise from n/s/f hub brg

Wear in n/s idler

front brake discs slightly worn and corrod

Fail 4 Dec 2009 57,617 miles

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

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

Evidence of dampness on corroded fuel pipes

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Noise from n/s/f hub brg

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wear in n/s idler

Pass 16 Dec 2008 50,805 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Dec 2008 50,739 miles

Nearside Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 43,409 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 43,409 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 35,827 miles

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

rear exhaust section heavily corroded

slight play in nearside front steering idler arm

Fail 7 Dec 2006 35,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

rear exhaust section heavily corroded

slight play in nearside front steering idler

Pass 9 Dec 2005 29,054 miles

light corrosion on metal brake pipes

Fail 8 Dec 2005 29,054 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SJ51 LNF is a 2001 Tata Loadbeta in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2001 Tata Loadbeta models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 49,624 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 SJ51 LNF, 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 25 years old, this Tata Loadbeta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ51 LNF is a 2001 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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