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R855 KKH

1998 Tata Gurkha

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,460 mi
Last recorded6,460 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Tata Gurkha56,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 KKH
MakeTata
ModelGurkha
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 6,460 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 5,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

body corrosion present in engine bay

Fail 2 Jul 2024 5,921 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

body corrosion present in engine bay

Pass 7 Jun 2023 4,413 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 2,412 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 2,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 10 miles

Front inner wings corroded but not structural

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 88,516 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 88,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 86,900 miles

indicator stalk switch slightly worn

Fail 26 Jun 2018 86,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

indicator stalk switch slightly worn

Pass 31 Jul 2017 84,837 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2016 81,562 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 79,204 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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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R855 KKH is a 1998 Tata Gurkha in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R855 KKH, 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 R855 KKH registered?

R855 KKH is a 1998 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is R855 KKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R855 KKH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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