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R192 LVL

1998 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

163,218 mi
Last recorded163,218 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR192 LVL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 163,218 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 163,157 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 151,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Oct 2009 139,544 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 139,125 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn

judder from rear brakes

low h/brake efficiency at nsr

Pass 30 Sep 2008 121,460 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2008 121,066 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front lin arm rubbers split

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 22 Oct 2007 109,781 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front section hanger weakened and corroded

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2007 109,781 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front section hanger weakened and corroded

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Oct 2006 97,732 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2006 97,732 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirror glass cracked

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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R192 LVL is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R192 LVL, 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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R192 LVL is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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