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S252 WCA

1998 Tata Gurkha

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,049 mi
Last recorded60,049 miles
Recorded on17 May 2006
Typical for 1998 Tata Gurkha56,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS252 WCA
MakeTata
ModelGurkha
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2006 60,049 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 60,049 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S252 WCA is a 1998 Tata Gurkha in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 S252 WCA, 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 S252 WCA registered?

S252 WCA is a 1998 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S252 WCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S252 WCA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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