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Y957 ABL

2001 Tata Loadbeta

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,177 mi
Last recorded113,177 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Tata Loadbeta49,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY957 ABL
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 113,177 miles

Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 103,443 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 89,024 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 78,081 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 62,413 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 44,807 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 44,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2006 43,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s headlamp aim high

o/s tie rod end rusty

slight movement n/s wheel

slight movement rear antiroll bar bushers

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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Y957 ABL is a 2001 Tata Loadbeta in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y957 ABL, 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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Y957 ABL is a 2001 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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