Faults:

Needed new key switch as I broke it in the lock.

New clutch 50k.

Tyres.

Tail pipe of exhaust 65k.

New battery about 60 to 70k.

General Comments:

Very roomy and good visibility.

All electrics and tinted windows.

Fairly slow, but sure.

Very reliable, started after being left outside for over 6 weeks. (You must wait for the ignition light to go out first, as with all diesels)

I was told that it was reasonably constructed an solid, therefore safe.

Would be a good work van owing to the enormous capacity when the back seats are down.

Faults:

None. The only fault with the car is that the passenger seat has a small split in it.

General Comments:

If you want a basic 4x4, this has to be the best value 4x4 on the market. They are very cheap to run, and if you are a keen do it yourself person as I am, you have the best of both worlds, because they are as good as owning a van. You can carry wood, doors, almost anything with them. They are not the fastest of cars or the most stylish. They are big, and they look the part.

I would definitely buy another one. I would recommend these cars to anybody.

As I said before, in my opinion, the cheapest and best value 4x4 on the market.

Faults:

Clutch replaced.

Turbo pipe split and leaking oil.

Locks faulty.

Power steering faulty.

Electric windows faulty.

Temperature guage faulty.

Bumpers falling off.

Gearbox linkage snapped.

4x4 low ratio not working.

Most interior fittings broken.

General Comments:

Smokey, slow, unreliable, smelly, uncomfortable, build quality worse than I've ever seen before. This car is truly terrible. Don't be tempted that you can get even a low mileage example for next to nothing, they're not worth it because they are rubbish.

Faults:

Replacement gearbox at 46,000, but the dealer made the fatal mistake of putting the final drive shaft back to front.

Watch out for the inlet pipe, which leads to the air filter. If you can't get the part, you can use the mesh out of a metal sieve to cover the inlet pipe of the opening directly connected to the air filter housing, and using the 2 metal clips, which were attached to the housing.

Steering end bearing replaced at 65,950. Cost £30.00 for new bolt, welding.

General Comments:

Although it has had quite a few parts replaced, I still enjoy the Gurkha. It starts every time, and I used to drive it daily from Hereford to Newport, a round trip approx 110 miles.

It's good value for money.

Faults:

Rear exhaust box replaced under warranty July 2000.

Failed 1st MOT with rear half shaft seal perished.

Seats upholstery starting to crack.

General Comments:

Stable towing car.

Definitely not quick (top speed 80mph ish) and a 0-60 of about 30secs!- turbo diesel is a lot better.

Economy is about 37mpg regardless of how you drive.

Excellent driving position.

Dealer network is very poor although dealings with Tata HQ in Yorkshire very satisfactory.

Because this car is RWD only (4x4 are available), it can be a little tail happy if pushed too hard.