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S755 AWP

1999 Tata Gurkha

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,415 mi
Last recorded50,415 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2007
Typical for 1999 Tata Gurkha54,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS755 AWP
MakeTata
ModelGurkha
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2007 50,415 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 50,404 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 46,569 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2006 46,348 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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S755 AWP is a 1999 Tata Gurkha in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S755 AWP, 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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S755 AWP is a 1999 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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