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P988 HJA

1996 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

216,345 mi
Last recorded216,345 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP988 HJA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 216,345 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 216,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 206,641 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 196,358 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 189,690 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 175,583 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 159,955 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 146,744 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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P988 HJA is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P988 HJA, 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 P988 HJA registered?

P988 HJA is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 November 1996.

Is P988 HJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P988 HJA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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