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T165 JCV

1999 Tata Loadbeta

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,351 mi
Last recorded54,351 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Tata Loadbeta51,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT165 JCV
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 54,351 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 53,032 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2010 53,031 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 51,391 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 51,391 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 48,863 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 48,831 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 46,490 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside front anti-roll bar to bottom arm bushes have slight movement.

Offside front bumper is insecure

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

very slight play in nearside steering idler.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 42,250 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 42,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 39,071 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 39,066 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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T165 JCV is a 1999 Tata Loadbeta in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T165 JCV, 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.

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T165 JCV is a 1999 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 19 May 1999.

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