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SIB 5905

1999 Tata Gurkha

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

55,281 mi
Last recorded55,281 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2006
Typical for 1999 Tata Gurkha54,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIB 5905
MakeTata
ModelGurkha
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2006 55,281 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 55,281 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2006 55,270 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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SIB 5905 is a 1999 Tata Gurkha in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 SIB 5905, 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 SIB 5905 registered?

SIB 5905 is a 1999 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is SIB 5905 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIB 5905 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SIB 5905 have outstanding finance?

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