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Y688 GFJ

2001 Tata Loadbeta

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,577 mi
Last recorded80,577 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Tata Loadbeta49,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY688 GFJ
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 80,577 miles

front body mounts corroded

o/s lower wishbone corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

play in idler arm

Fail 18 Sep 2012 80,577 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front body mounts corroded

o/s lower wishbone corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

play in idler arm

Pass 4 Oct 2011 77,611 miles

movement in upper o/s wishbone pivot bush

wear in steering idler bush

Fail 4 Oct 2011 77,612 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

movement in upper o/s wishbone pivot bush

washer pump leaking

wear in steering idler bush

Fail 14 Sep 2011 77,611 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

wear in idler arm bush

Pass 29 May 2009 66,524 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 May 2009 66,519 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s door mirror glass cracked

wood jammed up front by steering box

Pass 23 May 2008 57,348 miles

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

o/s door mirror cracked

o/s/f tyre cuts in outer wall

Fail 20 May 2008 57,343 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

o/s door mirror cracked

o/s/f tyre cuts in outer wall

Pass 5 Jun 2007 47,033 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 47,021 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

o/s/f wheel spat missing

Pass 23 May 2006 36,719 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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Y688 GFJ is a 2001 Tata Loadbeta in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y688 GFJ, 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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Y688 GFJ is a 2001 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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