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R800 DOG

1997 Tata Gurkha

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,242 mi
Last recorded103,242 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Tata Gurkha59,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR800 DOG
MakeTata
ModelGurkha
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 103,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear bumper insecure

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front bumper missing (no sharp edges)

fuel tank rusty but not leaking

steel brake pipes undersealed (suspect rust)

vehicle has been repaired front end (thick underseal) sprayed on

Fail 23 Nov 2009 103,228 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 102,557 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front bumper missing

Pass 23 May 2008 89,120 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 73,598 miles

N/S/F + O/S/F tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2006 73,589 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/F + O/S/F tyre is worn on outter edge

Pass 4 Nov 2005 68,620 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 68,285 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R800 DOG is a 1997 Tata Gurkha in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R800 DOG, 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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R800 DOG is a 1997 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 11 October 1997.

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