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R246 SRY

1998 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,462 mi
Last recorded108,462 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 SRY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 108,462 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 104,964 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 100,106 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 96,819 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 90,455 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 81,220 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 81,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 72,797 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 64,179 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 55,181 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 47,632 miles

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

spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Jun 2006 46,107 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 43,036 miles

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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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R246 SRY is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R246 SRY, 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 R246 SRY registered?

R246 SRY is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R246 SRY safe to buy?

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