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P490 PRT

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

258,403 mi
Last recorded258,403 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 PRT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 258,403 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 251,105 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 251,105 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 245,948 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 245,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 14 Feb 2007 235,742 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 215,583 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 PRT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PRT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P490 PRT registered?

P490 PRT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 March 1997.

Is P490 PRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P490 PRT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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