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N179 GVW

1996 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,138 mi
Last recorded89,138 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 GVW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 89,138 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre slight cut on outter wall

presenter adviced

Pass 26 Jan 2009 80,485 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre and rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 19 Jan 2009 80,485 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre and rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 73,327 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 73,317 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 68,078 miles

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

offside front tyre becoming perished

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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N179 GVW is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 116,449 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 N179 GVW, 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 30 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N179 GVW registered?

N179 GVW is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N179 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N179 GVW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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