Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D (1998)

112 real MOT outcomes analysed • 9.8% first-time pass rate

1998 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D

CarHunch analysed 112 real MOT records for the 1998 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 70.2% below UK average
9.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
48,381
typical mileage
28,330–67,470 middle half
3.6%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.27
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1998 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 1998 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.

28,330
low mileage
48,381
typical
67,470
high mileage

Half of all 1998 Tata Loadbeta 2.0 D vehicles fall between 28,330 and 67,470 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.27
Avg failures per vehicle
0.5
Avg advisories per vehicle

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