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P972 RNK

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,297 mi
Last recorded175,297 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 RNK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2007 175,297 miles

n/s mirror damaged † †front brakes out of balance

Fail 22 Mar 2007 175,269 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake imbalance

Pass 24 Mar 2006 164,121 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in steering rack. †

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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P972 RNK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P972 RNK, 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 P972 RNK registered?

P972 RNK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P972 RNK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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