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RIL 3301

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,686 mi
Last recorded145,686 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 3301
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 145,686 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 145,685 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 143,043 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 142,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 130,278 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 130,278 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 119,434 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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RIL 3301 is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RIL 3301, 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 RIL 3301 registered?

RIL 3301 is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is RIL 3301 safe to buy?

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