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P608 TGS

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,153 mi
Last recorded138,153 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP608 TGS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 138,153 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 138,153 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 128,857 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 119,339 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 109,441 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 99,346 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 87,405 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 78,114 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 73,448 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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P608 TGS 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 88.9%.

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 P608 TGS, 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 P608 TGS registered?

P608 TGS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P608 TGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P608 TGS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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