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W985 YFL

2000 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD

Purple Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,768 mi
Last recorded94,768 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 2000 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD66,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW985 YFL
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta TDI 4WD
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2008 94,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 94,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 85,472 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 76,071 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 76,071 miles

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

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 May 2005 66,478 miles

N/S/F FLEXI PIPE SLIGHTLY PERISHED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

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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W985 YFL is a 2000 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD in Purple with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W985 YFL, 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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W985 YFL is a 2000 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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