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P217 NHK

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,981 mi
Last recorded70,981 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 NHK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 70,981 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 69,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

surface corrosion on some brake pipes

Fail 19 Nov 2007 69,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

surface corrosion on some brake pipes

Pass 14 Nov 2006 62,426 miles

exhaust in poor condition

some surface corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 14 Nov 2006 62,426 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust in poor condition

some surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 19 Nov 2005 56,026 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 56,026 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P217 NHK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P217 NHK, 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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What year was P217 NHK registered?

P217 NHK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P217 NHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P217 NHK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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