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Y304 VRH

2001 Tata Loadbeta

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,008 mi
Last recorded43,008 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Tata Loadbeta49,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY304 VRH
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2014 43,008 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

both doors heavily corroded at bottom

corrosion on both inner sills

front lower cross member heavily corroded

front suspension corroded

general corrosion on front inner wings and cross member

load sensing valve to rear brake hose brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust section in poor condition

rear service brake imbalance

slight play in steering idler arm on nearside

Pass 13 Sep 2013 41,000 miles

2 x screws in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

corrosion on both front doors

corrosion on both front inner wings

corrosion on both inner sills

general underbody corrosion

offside rear position light discoloured

rear brake pipe(between hose and load sensing valve) corroded

screw in shoulder of nearside front tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2013 40,999 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

2 x screws in offside rear tyre

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

corrosion on both front doors

corrosion on both front inner wings

corrosion on both inner sills

general underbody corrosion

offside front brake pipe loose

offside rear position light discoloured

rear brake pipe(between hose and load sensing valve) corroded

screw in shoulder of nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2012 39,489 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 39,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

battery insecure

front bumper support brackets badly corroded

horn insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2011 38,114 miles

insecure front offside mud flap

nuts and bolts missing from engine components

Fail 23 Sep 2011 38,114 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

insecure front offside mud flap

nuts and bolts missing from engine components

Pass 6 Sep 2010 36,144 miles

fromt mud guard brackets corroded

general vehicle corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2010 36,144 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

fromt mud guard brackets corroded

general vehicle corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2009 35,173 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all suspension rubbers are perished

fuul hose are perished

Fail 16 Sep 2009 35,173 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

all suspension rubbers are perished

fuul hose are perished

oil filter is leaking

power steering fluid level is below min level

Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,992 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 31,987 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cracked front number plate

off side door mirror glass only just clear enough

play in near side idler arm

Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,128 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 29,128 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 21,096 miles

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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Y304 VRH is a 2001 Tata Loadbeta in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 Y304 VRH, 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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Y304 VRH is a 2001 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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