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R470 BDL

1997 Tata Gurkha

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,674 mi
Last recorded63,674 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Tata Gurkha59,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 BDL
MakeTata
ModelGurkha
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 63,674 miles

cracks in offside lower windscreen outside swept area

exhaust has beenpatched with paste with minor blow

front registration plate cracked

major engine/gearbox oil leaking over steering components particularly offside

offside mirror cracked

slight play in most steering rods and joints

Fail 23 May 2008 63,674 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

cracks in offside lower windscreen outside swept area

front registration plate cracked

major engine/gearbox oil leaking over steering components particularly offside

offside mirror cracked

slight play in most steering rods and joints

Pass 1 Jun 2007 59,589 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 55,461 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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R470 BDL is a 1997 Tata Gurkha in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R470 BDL, 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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R470 BDL is a 1997 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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