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R986 VPU

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,644 mi
Last recorded104,644 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 VPU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 104,644 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 31 Aug 2012 101,396 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 98,077 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osr tyre perishing

rear ex clamp missing

some seats folede no belts tested

Fail 2 Sep 2010 91,689 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 91,689 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 84,840 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 77,564 miles

215x60r15 95h continentals

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked

Fail 29 Aug 2008 77,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

215x60r15 95h continentals

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2007 69,852 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 69,781 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2006 58,961 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 55,074 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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R986 VPU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R986 VPU, 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 R986 VPU registered?

R986 VPU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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