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P646 THS

1997 Ford Galaxy

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,165 mi
Last recorded111,165 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP646 THS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2006 111,165 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 111,164 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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P646 THS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P646 THS, 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 P646 THS registered?

P646 THS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P646 THS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P646 THS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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