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R178 AAG

1998 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,348 mi
Last recorded153,348 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 AAG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 153,348 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s inner cv boot split

Fail 14 Jul 2010 153,348 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s inner cv boot split

Pass 8 Dec 2009 152,328 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 152,328 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 143,322 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 143,322 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 136,876 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 124,996 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 110,405 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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R178 AAG is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R178 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 R178 AAG registered?

R178 AAG is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R178 AAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R178 AAG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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