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P984 SGB

1996 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,414 mi
Last recorded142,414 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP984 SGB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 142,414 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 142,413 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 133,088 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 133,072 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 129,374 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 122,059 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 114,176 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 114,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 109,344 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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P984 SGB is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P984 SGB, 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 P984 SGB registered?

P984 SGB is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 September 1996.

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