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R262 ABW

1998 Ford Galaxy

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,375 mi
Last recorded107,375 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 ABW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2011 107,375 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 106,125 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 102,706 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 102,706 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 100,543 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 8 Dec 2008 100,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 14 Dec 2007 97,417 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 97,417 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 93,167 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 86,706 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 86,706 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

offside horn button on steering wheel broken

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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R262 ABW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R262 ABW, 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 R262 ABW registered?

R262 ABW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R262 ABW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R262 ABW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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