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S599 SYA

1998 Tata Gurkha

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,474 mi
Last recorded66,474 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Tata Gurkha56,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS599 SYA
MakeTata
ModelGurkha
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 66,474 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 61,399 miles

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

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

front body mounts slightly corrored

front steering arms ball joint rubbers spilt

slight play in steering idler

Pass 7 Dec 2012 59,920 miles

Near side panel damage

chassis surface corrosion

engine bay surface corrosion

off side front body sill corrosion

oil leak

play rear anti roll bar bushes

rear bumper surface corrosion

rear shock absorbers surface corrosion

wooden bumper

Pass 5 Dec 2011 57,418 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f and o/s/f panel under headlamps corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2010 54,167 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 49,782 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 49,782 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 44,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 44,490 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 42,737 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 41,081 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 41,081 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f and o/s r tyres worn to very near minimum front tyres are odd treads

rear brakes hand /foot out of balance

rear exhaust pipe very rusty and blowing slightly

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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S599 SYA is a 1998 Tata Gurkha in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S599 SYA, 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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S599 SYA is a 1998 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 9 September 1998.

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