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R166 AAG

1998 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,196 mi
Last recorded88,196 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 AAG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 88,196 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 88,196 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 80,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 71,707 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 60,219 miles

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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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R166 AAG is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R166 AAG, 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 R166 AAG registered?

R166 AAG is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R166 AAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R166 AAG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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