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R345 DRP

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

217,993 mi
Last recorded217,993 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 DRP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2010 217,993 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 217,993 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 208,763 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 198,573 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 198,565 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2007 188,993 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 175,598 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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R345 DRP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R345 DRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R345 DRP registered?

R345 DRP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R345 DRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R345 DRP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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