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R231 OGM

1998 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,501 mi
Last recorded160,501 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 OGM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 160,501 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 153,995 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 153,995 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 135,602 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to bottom of o/s sill, not weakend

Fail 19 Sep 2013 135,338 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to bottom of o/s sill, not weakend

Pass 25 Sep 2012 112,062 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 96,620 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

o/s c/v boot damp

Pass 21 Jul 2008 90,868 miles

chassis corroding in various places

middle exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

n/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2007 81,360 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 70,797 miles

middle silencer outer skin corroding

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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R231 OGM is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R231 OGM, 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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R231 OGM is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 July 1998.

Is R231 OGM safe to buy?

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