MOT Status
Mileage
37,047 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering box excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Tata Gurkha?
Based on 913 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S256 RCA is a 1999 Tata Gurkha in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1999 Tata Gurkha models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 54,031 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 S256 RCA, 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 27 years old, this Tata Gurkha is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S256 RCA registered?
S256 RCA is a 1999 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 3 February 1999.
Is S256 RCA safe to buy?
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