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V278 HBH

2000 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,160 mi
Last recorded43,160 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 2000 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD66,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 HBH
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta TDI 4WD
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2007 43,160 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Fail 31 Oct 2007 42,897 miles

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2006 31,971 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 31,966 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/S OF TOWBAR IS NOT SECURLY RETAINED.

How Reliable is the Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD?

Based on 771 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,035
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 97
Steering pivot point has excessive play 70
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 50
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 43
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V278 HBH is a 2000 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.8% with a typical mileage of 66,336 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 TDI 4WD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V278 HBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V278 HBH is a 2000 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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