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S390 CNV

1998 Tata Gurkha

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

65,990 mi
Last recorded65,990 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Tata Gurkha56,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS390 CNV
MakeTata
ModelGurkha
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2018 65,990 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front headlamp bowl corroded holed but not structural

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded holed but not structural

Offside Front headlamp bowl corroded

Offside Front inner sill filler applied

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear no.plate damaged

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2017 64,013 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner bumper bracket corroded and weak

Nearside Rear Inner sill holed and corroded but not effecting the strength or structure of the vehicle

Oil leak ()

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2017 64,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox and tailpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking burst during test (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and just starting to go out of shape

Nearside Rear Inner bumper bracket corroded and weak

Nearside Rear Inner sill holed and corroded but not effecting the strength or structure of the vehicle

Oil leak ()

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 63,236 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 61,159 miles

nearside rear bumper support corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2014 61,112 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside rear bumper support corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 58,621 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 56,132 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 56,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brake pedal has little reserve movement

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Unable to check rear seatbelts due to load

Unable to see brake pads clearly

Pass 1 Dec 2011 53,157 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 53,157 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 50,746 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 49,595 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

has transmisson/gearbox leak

offside front inner wing at front has corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2008 48,408 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 48,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 46,096 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 46,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 43,875 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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S390 CNV is a 1998 Tata Gurkha in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S390 CNV, 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 S390 CNV registered?

S390 CNV is a 1998 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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