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T856 AJT

1999 Tata Gurkha

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,281 mi
Last recorded20,281 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Tata Gurkha54,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT856 AJT
MakeTata
ModelGurkha
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 20,281 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 20,276 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2012

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 15,363 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 15,359 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 15,272 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

number 4 injector slightly damp

Fail 11 Sep 2008 15,266 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 14,640 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2006 13,541 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 13,541 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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T856 AJT is a 1999 Tata Gurkha in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T856 AJT, 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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T856 AJT is a 1999 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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