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W989 YFL

2000 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,389 mi
Last recorded88,389 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 2000 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD66,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW989 YFL
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta TDI 4WD
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 88,389 miles

ignition switch incomplete

Fail 10 Nov 2008 88,389 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

vehicle ignition switch broken and incomplete

Pass 19 Sep 2007 863,979 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 863,979 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 80,415 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 80,415 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 75,051 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 74,879 miles

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

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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W989 YFL is a 2000 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 W989 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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W989 YFL is a 2000 Tata Loadbeta TDI 4WD, first registered on 3 April 2000.

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