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R197 ABE

1997 Ford Galaxy

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,102 mi
Last recorded90,102 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 ABE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2006 90,102 miles

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

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

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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R197 ABE is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R197 ABE, 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 R197 ABE registered?

R197 ABE is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R197 ABE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R197 ABE shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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