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R667 XNO

1997 Tata Gurkha

Purple Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115 mi
Last recorded115 miles
Recorded on4 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Tata Gurkha59,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR667 XNO
MakeTata
ModelGurkha
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2007 115 miles

n/s park brake lower effort 38% imballance

Fail 24 Apr 2007 90 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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R667 XNO is a 1997 Tata Gurkha in Purple with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R667 XNO, 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 R667 XNO registered?

R667 XNO is a 1997 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R667 XNO safe to buy?

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