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P198 PBU

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,959 mi
Last recorded148,959 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 PBU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2010 148,959 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 148,947 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 146,912 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 146,912 miles

Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 143,560 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Jun 2008 143,546 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 143,373 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 132,946 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s front rear wishbone bush split

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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P198 PBU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 118,158 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 Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P198 PBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P198 PBU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P198 PBU safe to buy?

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