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R716 DVV

1997 Tata Gurkha

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,401 mi
Last recorded118,401 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Tata Gurkha59,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 DVV
MakeTata
ModelGurkha
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2008 118,401 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 110,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 102,589 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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R716 DVV is a 1997 Tata Gurkha in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R716 DVV, 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 R716 DVV registered?

R716 DVV is a 1997 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 20 December 1997.

Is R716 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R716 DVV shows 3 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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