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R128 XVP

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,747 mi
Last recorded120,747 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 XVP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2007 120,747 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 120,747 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake test not carried out due to loose nearside rear brake caliper

Pass 6 Oct 2006 111,052 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 111,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R128 XVP is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 113,496 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 R128 XVP, 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 28 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R128 XVP registered?

R128 XVP is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R128 XVP safe to buy?

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