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R950 UAG

1997 Tata Gurkha

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,532 mi
Last recorded40,532 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Tata Gurkha59,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR950 UAG
MakeTata
ModelGurkha
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2009 40,532 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 40,532 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 40,320 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 40,320 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 33,958 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 38,944 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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R950 UAG is a 1997 Tata Gurkha in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R950 UAG, 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 R950 UAG registered?

R950 UAG is a 1997 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is R950 UAG safe to buy?

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