MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,168 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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offside front tyre wearing on inside edge
offside outer sill getting rusty
some play at nearside steering idler bush
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside front tyre wearing on inside edge
offside outer sill getting rusty
some wear on nearside steering idler bush
general corrosion in sills and chassis
park brake travel long
play in steering box
wipers short
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
How Reliable is the Tata Gurkha?
Based on 913 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R485 LFX is a 1997 Tata Gurkha in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R485 LFX, 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 R485 LFX registered?
R485 LFX is a 1997 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 1 September 1997.
Is R485 LFX safe to buy?
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