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N498 URP

1995 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,495 mi
Last recorded126,495 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Galaxy112,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN498 URP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 126,495 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 126,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 115,811 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 109,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 104,381 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 95,540 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 86,778 miles

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

one hoen pad on steering wheel missing

Fail 3 Apr 2006 86,778 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

one hoen pad on steering wheel missing

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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N498 URP is a 1995 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 112,562 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 N498 URP, 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 31 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N498 URP registered?

N498 URP is a 1995 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 December 1995.

Is N498 URP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N498 URP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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