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N349 BOA

1996 Tata Gurkha

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,482 mi
Last recorded85,482 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Tata Gurkha63,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN349 BOA
MakeTata
ModelGurkha
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2007 85,482 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 83,768 miles

n/s idler assy' has some slack.

Fail 16 Jun 2006 83,750 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

power steering pump noisy and becoming heavey

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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N349 BOA is a 1996 Tata Gurkha in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Tata Gurkha models, the average MOT pass rate is 49.4% with a typical mileage of 63,705 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 N349 BOA, 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 30 years old, this Tata Gurkha is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N349 BOA registered?

N349 BOA is a 1996 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N349 BOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N349 BOA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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