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P970 HEG

1996 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,225 mi
Last recorded98,225 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP970 HEG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 98,225 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 98,225 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Fail 9 Aug 2008 98,170 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

play o/s steering

Pass 30 Jul 2007 92,339 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 83,976 miles

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

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

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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P970 HEG is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P970 HEG, 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 P970 HEG registered?

P970 HEG is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P970 HEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P970 HEG 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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