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P990 SBJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,760 mi
Last recorded134,760 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 SBJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 134,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 134,759 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 129,225 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 12,511 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2010 120,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2009 114,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 108,618 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 101,625 miles

slight play both front antiroll bar drop links, centre exhaust bracket broken, both front tyres wearing edges, slight play both front top strut mounts

Pass 5 Oct 2006 96,143 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear brake pads getting low

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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P990 SBJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,304cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P990 SBJ, 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 P990 SBJ registered?

P990 SBJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P990 SBJ safe to buy?

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