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P796 RNK

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

192,241 mi
Last recorded192,241 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 RNK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 192,241 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 186,085 miles

offside rear tyre wearing down low

Fail 4 Oct 2013 186,081 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre wearing down low

Pass 5 Oct 2012 178,859 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 171,824 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 171,806 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 165,065 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 158,238 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 152,429 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 152,429 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 147,381 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 141,170 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 135,135 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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P796 RNK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P796 RNK, 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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P796 RNK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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