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P883 RAV

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,658 mi
Last recorded136,658 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP883 RAV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 136,658 miles

slight crack in windscreen

slight play evident in n/s rack end

under side of vehicle heavley undersealed

Pass 21 Jun 2012 130,184 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 130,184 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 124,189 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

rear shock shrouds corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2011 124,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

rear shock shrouds corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 117,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds corroded

front brake disc slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 8 Jun 2010 117,140 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds corroded

front brake disc slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 5 Jun 2009 107,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

outer shrouds of rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2009 107,754 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

outer shrouds of rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2008 99,287 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 99,265 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 89,761 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 89,761 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 79,501 miles

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

OUTER SHROUDS OF REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

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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P883 RAV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P883 RAV, 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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P883 RAV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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