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P236 WNP

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,453 mi
Last recorded84,453 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 WNP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 84,453 miles

off side rear indicator bulb starting to fade

windscreen chiped on near side.

Pass 12 May 2008 82,023 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Apr 2007 78,682 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate detreioated †front brake hoses perished †front lower arms rear bushes starting bonding failure

Fail 23 Apr 2007 78,682 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate detreioated †front brake hoses perished †front lower arms rear bushes starting bonding failure

Pass 20 Apr 2006 76,506 miles

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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P236 WNP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P236 WNP, 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 P236 WNP registered?

P236 WNP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P236 WNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P236 WNP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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