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P266 NAV

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,001 mi
Last recorded212,001 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 NAV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 212,001 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 202,399 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 202,399 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 184,832 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 184,832 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 176,621 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 176,620 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 174,557 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 162,332 miles

Advise Front Tyres are 195/65/R15 on same axle and †the rear tyres are 215/60/R15 on the same axle

Exhaust has part of the system slightly 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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P266 NAV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P266 NAV, 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 P266 NAV registered?

P266 NAV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P266 NAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P266 NAV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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