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Y231 YJU

2001 Tata Loadbeta

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,959 mi
Last recorded96,959 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Tata Loadbeta49,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 YJU
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 96,959 miles

o/s/f tyre just legal

Pass 9 Dec 2013 89,767 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 88,211 miles

rear antiroll bar bushes worn +n/s/f steering idle worn +o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2011 85,559 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play on o/s/f steering idle bush

Pass 22 Sep 2010 70,365 miles

both rear drop links bushes worn

front brake pads getting low

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

slite play in nearside front lower balljoint

Fail 21 Sep 2010 70,363 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

both rear drop links bushes worn

front brake pads getting low

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

slite play in nearside front lower balljoint

Pass 9 Oct 2009 59,652 miles

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

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

o/s front tyreworn on inside edge

Fail 2 Oct 2009 59,637 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

o/s front tyreworn on inside edge

Pass 20 Nov 2008 54,292 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 54,229 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 48,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 48,526 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 42,396 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2006 42,219 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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Y231 YJU is a 2001 Tata Loadbeta in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Tata Loadbeta models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 49,624 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y231 YJU, 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 25 years old, this Tata Loadbeta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y231 YJU is a 2001 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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