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P490 AVK

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,121 mi
Last recorded127,121 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 AVK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 127,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 May 2011 121,192 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 116,613 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 116,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2009 108,957 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 102,209 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 102,209 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 May 2007 95,244 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 86,550 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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P490 AVK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P490 AVK, 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 P490 AVK registered?

P490 AVK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P490 AVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P490 AVK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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