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Y685 FYA

2001 Tata Loadbeta

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,978 mi
Last recorded72,978 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 2001 Tata Loadbeta49,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY685 FYA
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 72,978 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 72,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 63,721 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 63,716 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 54,216 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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Y685 FYA is a 2001 Tata Loadbeta in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y685 FYA, 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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What year was Y685 FYA registered?

Y685 FYA is a 2001 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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