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S661 VAT

1998 Tata Gurkha

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,133 mi
Last recorded52,133 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2006
Typical for 1998 Tata Gurkha56,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS661 VAT
MakeTata
ModelGurkha
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2006 52,133 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear valence corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2006 52,085 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear valence corroded

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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S661 VAT is a 1998 Tata Gurkha in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Tata Gurkha models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 56,086 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 S661 VAT, 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 28 years old, this Tata Gurkha is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S661 VAT registered?

S661 VAT is a 1998 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S661 VAT safe to buy?

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