MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,261 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Tata Gurkha?
Based on 913 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S135 OFL is a 1998 Tata Gurkha in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 S135 OFL, 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 S135 OFL registered?
S135 OFL is a 1998 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 17 August 1998.
Is S135 OFL safe to buy?
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