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R798 AEC

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,874 mi
Last recorded108,874 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 AEC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2008 108,874 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 108,874 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 103,875 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 103,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 94,648 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 87,043 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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R798 AEC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 118,158 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 R798 AEC, 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 29 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R798 AEC registered?

R798 AEC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 September 1997.

Is R798 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R798 AEC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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