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P598 LFL

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,464 mi
Last recorded194,464 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP598 LFL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 194,464 miles

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

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

all rear seats missing (seat belts not checked )

Pass 1 May 2008 190,707 miles

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

all rear seats removed (seat belts not check)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 190,707 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all rear seats removed (seat belts not check)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 186,244 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all rear seats missing so seatbelts not checked

Pass 21 Apr 2006 179,652 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 179,652 miles

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

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

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

only drivers and passengers seats present so all other seat belts not checked

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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P598 LFL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P598 LFL, 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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P598 LFL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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