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P921 MLA

1997 Tata Gurkha

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,024 mi
Last recorded72,024 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Tata Gurkha59,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP921 MLA
MakeTata
ModelGurkha
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 72,024 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 68,053 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 64,941 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 60,005 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 60,003 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 54,449 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 54,412 miles

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

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

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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P921 MLA is a 1997 Tata Gurkha in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Tata Gurkha models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 59,658 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 P921 MLA, 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 29 years old, this Tata Gurkha is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P921 MLA registered?

P921 MLA is a 1997 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P921 MLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P921 MLA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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