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R132 NPR

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,163 mi
Last recorded232,163 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 NPR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 232,163 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 220,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside inner joint worn steering rack

Pass 14 Nov 2015 209,008 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 198,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 187,627 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 187,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 179,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 176,255 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 176,255 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 171,330 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise slight knock felt in rack at steering wheel

Fail 7 Sep 2010 171,330 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise slight knock felt in rack at steering wheel

Pass 8 Sep 2009 166,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 166,189 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 161,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front no plate deteriated

slight knock in rack

Fail 29 Aug 2008 161,342 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front no plate deteriated

slight knock in rack

Pass 7 Jun 2007 150,825 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 150,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 May 2006 140,345 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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R132 NPR is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R132 NPR, 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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R132 NPR is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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