MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,492 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front and rear valances rusty and corroding away.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front & rear valances rusting & corroding away. †emissions may alter after repair.
headlamp masks/converters fitted
oil leak
How Reliable is the Tata Gurkha?
Based on 913 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S823 SPW is a 1998 Tata Gurkha in Purple 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 S823 SPW, 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 S823 SPW registered?
S823 SPW is a 1998 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 9 December 1998.
Is S823 SPW safe to buy?
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