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R262 VRB

1998 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,807 mi
Last recorded102,807 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 VRB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2007 102,807 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2007 102,803 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 90,764 miles

Oil leval on minimum

Slight lift in offside front susp. strut

Fail 17 Jan 2006 90,764 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leval on minimum

Slight lift in offside front susp. strut

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 VRB is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VRB, 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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How do I check the history of R262 VRB?

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What year was R262 VRB registered?

R262 VRB is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R262 VRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R262 VRB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R262 VRB have outstanding finance?

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