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R187 NRG

1998 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,008 mi
Last recorded93,008 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 NRG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 93,008 miles

Battery insecure

Catalyctic converter in poor condition

Front and mid exhaust hangers broken but the system is not insecure

Front downpipe flexi pipe deteriorated

Mid exhaust silencer outer skin in poor condition

Nsf tyre has cuts on outer side wall

Nsf wheel inner arch damaged

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Osf flexi brake pipe perished

Osr tyre perished and wearing on the outer edge close to the legal limit

Rear antiroll bar centre bushes slightly worn

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin in poor condition

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 10 Jul 2010 93,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Battery insecure

Catalyctic converter in poor condition

Front and mid exhaust hangers broken but the system is not insecure

Front downpipe flexi pipe deteriorated

Mid exhaust silencer outer skin in poor condition

Nsf tyre has cuts on outer side wall

Nsf wheel inner arch damaged

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Osf flexi brake pipe perished

Osr tyre perished and wearing on the outer edge close to the legal limit

Rear antiroll bar centre bushes slightly worn

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin in poor condition

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 14 Jul 2009 87,585 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 79,139 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 79,139 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 67,172 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 67,172 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 58,869 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 58,869 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R187 NRG is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R187 NRG, 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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R187 NRG is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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