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T890 KEW

1999 Tata Gurkha

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,275 mi
Last recorded69,275 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2005
Typical for 1999 Tata Gurkha54,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT890 KEW
MakeTata
ModelGurkha
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2005 69,275 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 69,266 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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T890 KEW is a 1999 Tata Gurkha in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 T890 KEW, 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 T890 KEW registered?

T890 KEW is a 1999 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T890 KEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T890 KEW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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