Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D (1995)

748 real MOT outcomes analysed • 2.3% first-time pass rate

1995 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D

CarHunch analysed 748 real MOT records for the 1995 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 1995 Tata Loadbeta is a serious reliability concern, with a first-time pass rate of just 2.3% against the UK average of 80%—meaning nearly 98% of vehicles fail their MOT on first attempt. Virtually all tested vehicles are diesel (745 out of 748), and the dangerous defect rate of 0.4% is mercifully low, but the overall failure pattern suggests systemic issues with this model.

The median mileage of 66,283 is reasonable for a 1995 vehicle, yet the average of 0.06 failures and 0.1 advisories per test reveals that most vehicles that do eventually pass need significant work first. If you're considering buying one, expect to budget heavily for repairs before it will pass MOT, and factor in the likelihood of repeated visits to a mechanic—this is not a casual purchase.

Below average reliability 77.7% below UK average
2.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
66,283
typical mileage
52,322–79,540 middle half
0.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.06
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1995 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (100%) 745 2.3% 0.06
Petrol (0%) 3 0% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 1995 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

52,322
low mileage
66,283
typical
79,540
high mileage

Half of all 1995 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D vehicles fall between 52,322 and 79,540 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.06
Avg failures per vehicle
0.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

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