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P262 XBB

1996 Tata Gurkha

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,746 mi
Last recorded33,746 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Tata Gurkha63,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 XBB
MakeTata
ModelGurkha
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2008 33,746 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

unable to fully check brakepipes due to grease covering

Fail 29 May 2008 33,745 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

unable to fully check brakepipes due to grease covering

nearside rear brake binding/offside front brake binding

Pass 23 May 2007 29,194 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2007 29,189 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 27,867 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 27,867 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

play noted in steering idler

Pass 11 May 2005 27,867 miles

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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P262 XBB is a 1996 Tata Gurkha in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P262 XBB, 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 P262 XBB registered?

P262 XBB is a 1996 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 2 December 1996.

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