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P899 OAT

1996 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

215,913 mi
Last recorded215,913 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP899 OAT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 215,913 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 215,913 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 208,635 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 198,732 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 185,506 miles

All flexi brake pipes cracking

Exhaust front section/CAT and middle section in poor conditon

Front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside front and rear indicators starting to show colour other than amber

Offside front washer disperses a small amount of fluid,but effectively enough to clear screen

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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P899 OAT is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 116,449 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 P899 OAT, 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 30 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P899 OAT registered?

P899 OAT is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 October 1996.

Is P899 OAT safe to buy?

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