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P105 FOH

1996 Tata Gurkha

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

44,097 mi
Last recorded44,097 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Tata Gurkha63,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP105 FOH
MakeTata
ModelGurkha
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2007 44,097 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 39,669 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 39,548 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Unable to check smoke due to exhaust condition

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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P105 FOH is a 1996 Tata Gurkha in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P105 FOH, 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 P105 FOH registered?

P105 FOH is a 1996 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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