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R164 GGT

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,100 mi
Last recorded129,100 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 GGT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 129,100 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2010 12,160 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 113,506 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 113,506 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 108,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

near side front tyre side wall slight cut

off side front sill slight damged

Pass 19 Mar 2007 104,256 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 98,652 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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R164 GGT is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R164 GGT, 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 R164 GGT registered?

R164 GGT is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R164 GGT safe to buy?

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