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N216 NWL

1996 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,702 mi
Last recorded152,702 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN216 NWL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 152,702 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 152,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 148,587 miles

front of side inner steering knuckle joint starting to wear

Pass 21 Feb 2009 145,639 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front of side inner steering knuckle joint starting to wear

Pass 16 Feb 2008 143,619 miles

front off side innor steering knuckl joint starting to wear

Pass 10 Feb 2007 140,216 miles

front brake flexable hoses starting to perish crack

front of side innor steering knucle joint starting to wear

Pass 11 Feb 2006 137,258 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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N216 NWL is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N216 NWL, 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 N216 NWL registered?

N216 NWL is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is N216 NWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N216 NWL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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