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P779 OLL

1997 Tata Gurkha

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,085 mi
Last recorded50,085 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2006
Typical for 1997 Tata Gurkha59,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 OLL
MakeTata
ModelGurkha
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2006 50,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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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P779 OLL is a 1997 Tata Gurkha in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Tata Gurkha models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 59,658 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 P779 OLL, 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 29 years old, this Tata Gurkha is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P779 OLL registered?

P779 OLL is a 1997 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P779 OLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P779 OLL shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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