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R429 RKH

1998 Tata Gurkha

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,380 mi
Last recorded72,380 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Tata Gurkha56,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 RKH
MakeTata
ModelGurkha
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 72,380 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 70,183 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 67,248 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 67,243 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 64,191 miles

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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R429 RKH is a 1998 Tata Gurkha in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Tata Gurkha models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 56,086 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 R429 RKH, 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 28 years old, this Tata Gurkha is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R429 RKH registered?

R429 RKH is a 1998 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R429 RKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R429 RKH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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