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R230 HUF

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,337 mi
Last recorded174,337 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2006
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 HUF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2006 174,337 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 166,644 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 166,644 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R230 HUF is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R230 HUF, 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 R230 HUF registered?

R230 HUF is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R230 HUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R230 HUF shows 3 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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