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R811 TLR

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,480 mi
Last recorded122,480 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 TLR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 122,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Sep 2014 122,479 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2013 117,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 117,353 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 112,885 miles

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

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

offside rear and nearside front tyres worn on edges but tread grooves on edges not cut as deep as grooves with wear limit bars

Pass 17 Aug 2011 104,219 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 94,547 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 85,670 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 77,302 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 68,003 miles

Nearside door mirror and view through nearside window obscured by child seat on nearside front passenger seat

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Unable to check fully check nearside front seatbelt due to child seat installed

Pass 2 Oct 2006 61,331 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 61,331 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 55,944 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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R811 TLR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R811 TLR, 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 R811 TLR registered?

R811 TLR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R811 TLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R811 TLR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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