MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,473 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
front tyres have fatique cracks on tread area
o/s front tyre 3.1mm
o/s front tyre worn on outer edges [stepped up tread]
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside front tyre worn close to limit
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
front wipers smearing screen
How Reliable is the Tata Gurkha?
Based on 913 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R487 XDA is a 1997 Tata Gurkha in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 R487 XDA, 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 R487 XDA registered?
R487 XDA is a 1997 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 14 November 1997.
Is R487 XDA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R487 XDA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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