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T327 JYB

1999 Tata Gurkha

Purple Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,998 mi
Last recorded84,998 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2007
Typical for 1999 Tata Gurkha54,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT327 JYB
MakeTata
ModelGurkha
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2007 84,998 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 84,998 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

vehicle in need of a full brake service

vehicle not charging , batery flat

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2006 81,779 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 81,779 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

propshaft defective

underside of vehicle heavly soiled . making it hard to test vital parts

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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T327 JYB is a 1999 Tata Gurkha in Purple 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 T327 JYB, 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 T327 JYB registered?

T327 JYB is a 1999 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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