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N699 CYB

1996 Tata Gurkha

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

59,484 mi
Last recorded59,484 miles
Recorded on15 May 2006
Typical for 1996 Tata Gurkha63,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN699 CYB
MakeTata
ModelGurkha
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 May 2006 59,484 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

front and rear number plates slightly deterorated

n/s/f tyre nearing limit

o/s/f mirror cracked

Fail 5 Apr 2006 59,055 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Tata Gurkha?

Based on 913 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

61.0%
Pass Rate
3,195
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 136
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 62
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 57
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
fog lamp not working 42
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N699 CYB is a 1996 Tata Gurkha in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1996 Tata Gurkha models, the average MOT pass rate is 49.4% with a typical mileage of 63,705 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 Gurkha fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 136 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N699 CYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tata Gurkha typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Tata Gurkha is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N699 CYB registered?

N699 CYB is a 1996 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N699 CYB safe to buy?

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