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R361 TLT

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,612 mi
Last recorded111,612 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 TLT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 111,612 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 111,612 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 107,408 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 107,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 101,237 miles

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

l/h/r door will not open

r/h/f window mech. not working

slight noise on r/h/f wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jul 2009 95,530 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres getting close to the limit

Pass 11 Feb 2008 86,091 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 79,109 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 73,193 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 73,193 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

rear anti - roll bar bushes slightly worn

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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R361 TLT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R361 TLT, 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 R361 TLT registered?

R361 TLT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 August 1997.

Is R361 TLT safe to buy?

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