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R219 VLB

1998 Ford Galaxy

Maroon Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,476 mi
Last recorded98,476 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 VLB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 98,476 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 19 Feb 2009 98,476 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 87,918 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 87,846 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2007 78,260 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 78,260 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 71,696 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 71,696 miles

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

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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R219 VLB is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Maroon with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R219 VLB, 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 R219 VLB registered?

R219 VLB is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R219 VLB safe to buy?

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