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P829 APR

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,558 mi
Last recorded147,558 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 APR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2008 147,558 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 147,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both number plates are in poor condition.

front brake discs are in poor condition.

offside cv gaiter is starting crack.

offside headlight glass is damaged.

Pass 6 Feb 2007 141,128 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 141,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 131,327 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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P829 APR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P829 APR, 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 P829 APR registered?

P829 APR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P829 APR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P829 APR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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