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S421 SRL

1999 Tata Gurkha

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,553 mi
Last recorded55,553 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2005
Typical for 1999 Tata Gurkha54,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS421 SRL
MakeTata
ModelGurkha
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2005 55,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion to nearside front bumper mounting bracket

corrosion to rear bumper outer mounting †brackets

fuel pipes corroded

park brake effort satisfactory but travel quite excessive.Advise adjustment.

slight corrosion on rear brake pipe.advise cleaning and greasing to halt any further corrosion.

Pass 12 Dec 2005 55,553 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion to nearside front bumper mounting bracket

corrosion to rear bumper outer mounting †brackets

fuel pipes corroded

park brake effort satisfactory but travel quite excessive.Advise adjustment.

slight corrosion on rear brake pipe.advise cleaning and greasing to halt any further corrosion.

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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S421 SRL is a 1999 Tata Gurkha in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S421 SRL, 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 S421 SRL registered?

S421 SRL is a 1999 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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