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P290 PMB

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,329 mi
Last recorded170,329 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 PMB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 170,329 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 170,329 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 156,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 151,054 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 142,733 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 134,236 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 134,236 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 125,897 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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P290 PMB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P290 PMB, 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 P290 PMB registered?

P290 PMB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 June 1997.

Is P290 PMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P290 PMB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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