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R684 YKN

1997 Tata Gurkha

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,001 mi
Last recorded54,001 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Tata Gurkha59,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR684 YKN
MakeTata
ModelGurkha
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 54,001 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 53,099 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 51,971 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 51,971 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 50,678 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 49,365 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 48,440 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 46,783 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 44,677 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 42,945 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside lower suspension arm inner bolt appears to have been moving ( loose )

Fail 5 Nov 2008 42,945 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside lower suspension arm inner bolt appears to have been moving ( loose )

Pass 5 Nov 2007 42,106 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 42,104 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 39,974 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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R684 YKN is a 1997 Tata Gurkha in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R684 YKN, 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 R684 YKN registered?

R684 YKN is a 1997 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R684 YKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R684 YKN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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