MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,872 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
air filter insecure
oil light on, on tickover
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Battery insecure
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Tata Gurkha?
Based on 913 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R253 NFR is a 1997 Tata Gurkha in Green with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 16.7%.
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 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 R253 NFR, 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 R253 NFR registered?
R253 NFR is a 1997 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 26 September 1997.
Is R253 NFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R253 NFR shows 6 tests with a 16.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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