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WJI 1397

1998 Tata Loadbeta

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,493 mi
Last recorded41,493 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Tata Loadbeta52,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJI 1397
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,493 miles

FRONT TOP SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN.N/S MIRROR GLASS CRACKED.HEADLIGHTS IN POOR CONDITION.FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 41,493 miles

FRONT TOP SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN.N/S MIRROR GLASS CRACKED.HEADLIGHTS IN POOR CONDITION.FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 38,355 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 38,355 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S MIRROR GLASS BROKEN. BOTH HEADLIGHTS SLIGHTLY STEAMED.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,645 miles

headlights in poor condition.front propshaft missing.slight play o/s/r rollbar link.slight rust on o/s/r brake pipe and front to rear pipe.play in n /s/f idler

Fail 16 Apr 2008 34,645 miles

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

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

headlights in poor condition.front propshaft missing.slight play o/s/r rollbar link.slight rust on o/s/r brake pipe and front to rear pipe.play in n /s/f idler

Pass 5 Oct 2006 26,702 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 26,702 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 19,658 miles

front brake balance on limit 25%

Fail 26 Aug 2005 19,655 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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WJI 1397 is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Tata Loadbeta models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 52,436 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 WJI 1397, 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 28 years old, this Tata Loadbeta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJI 1397 is a 1998 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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