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P840 RDM

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,624 mi
Last recorded140,624 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 RDM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 140,624 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 140,624 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 133,661 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2010 129,480 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 129,479 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 124,534 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake cable slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2008 119,948 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 109,211 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 109,211 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2006 100,919 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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P840 RDM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P840 RDM, 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 P840 RDM registered?

P840 RDM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P840 RDM safe to buy?

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