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R256 PMJ

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,843 mi
Last recorded133,843 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 PMJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2013 133,843 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front brake pads no outer visual poss

n/s/f n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear frame and brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2013 133,843 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front brake pads no outer visual poss

n/s/f n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear frame and brake pipes corroding

Fail 6 Apr 2012 130,650 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 130,650 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 126,998 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 224,373 miles

small chip in windscreen nearside

Pass 8 Apr 2009 120,052 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 112,287 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 112,287 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 102,807 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 102,807 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 93,784 miles

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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R256 PMJ is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R256 PMJ, 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 R256 PMJ registered?

R256 PMJ is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R256 PMJ safe to buy?

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