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WJ52 VLP

2002 Tata Loadbeta

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

36,854 mi
Last recorded36,854 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 Tata Loadbeta46,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 VLP
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 36,854 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 25 Oct 2010 36,847 miles

Centre Front Brake pivot excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 2 Nov 2009 34,328 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 34,328 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

damage to o s r lamp lens

o s trackrod dust cover split

Pass 4 Nov 2008 31,568 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 31,568 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

rear prop support in poor condition

slight oil leak rear diff seal

Pass 30 Oct 2007 28,193 miles

o/s handbrake perfomance poor

Fail 24 Oct 2007 28,146 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

clutch fluid below minimum

front pads look low

o/s/f tyre low

small weap from steering box

Pass 31 Oct 2006 24,171 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 24,123 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 24,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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WJ52 VLP is a 2002 Tata Loadbeta in Green with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2002 Tata Loadbeta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 46,036 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 WJ52 VLP, 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 24 years old, this Tata Loadbeta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WJ52 VLP is a 2002 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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