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T436 JKH

1999 Tata Gurkha

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,541 mi
Last recorded29,541 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Tata Gurkha54,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT436 JKH
MakeTata
ModelGurkha
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 29,541 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2013 29,537 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2012 29,076 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 29,076 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 28,592 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 28,592 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 27,837 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 27,766 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 27,766 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 27,766 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 26,890 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 25,803 miles

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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T436 JKH is a 1999 Tata Gurkha in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T436 JKH, 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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T436 JKH is a 1999 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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