1998 Tata Loadbeta 1.9L Diesel · R166 KAF
1998 Tata Loadbeta (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/07/1998. Recorded mileage 30,137 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TATA LOADBETA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,137 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1948cc
R166 KAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/07/2025
- 30,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 23 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R166 KAF Mileage History
- 26/06/202329,051 mi
- 18/06/202429,419 mi+368 mi
- 19/06/202429,419 mi
- 23/06/202530,130 mi+711 mi
- 25/07/202530,137 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 522 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R166 KAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Tata Loadbeta (R166 KAF) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (18 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail FOULIONG HAND BRAKE CABLE (1.1.12 (a))”; “Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury ROOF (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury LOWER DOOR (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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