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T982 RTT

1999 Tata Gurkha

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,219 mi
Last recorded50,219 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Tata Gurkha54,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT982 RTT
MakeTata
ModelGurkha
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 50,219 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust in poor condition

offside screenwasher weak

Fail 15 Apr 2009 50,219 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust in poor condition

offside screenwasher weak

Pass 9 Apr 2008 46,736 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 46,736 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 43,822 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 43,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

fuel lines coroded

n/s mirror view to rear distorted

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 20 Apr 2006 40,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake balance on front at 21%

o/s and n/s mudflaps insecure

steering noisey on lock to lock

washers partailly blocked but clear screen

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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T982 RTT is a 1999 Tata Gurkha in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T982 RTT, 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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T982 RTT is a 1999 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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