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R707 JKN

1997 Tata Gurkha

Purple Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,709 mi
Last recorded59,709 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Tata Gurkha59,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR707 JKN
MakeTata
ModelGurkha
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2007 59,709 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 54,568 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R707 JKN 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 100%.

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 R707 JKN, 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 R707 JKN registered?

R707 JKN is a 1997 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R707 JKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R707 JKN shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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