MOT Status
Mileage
177,776 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R883 SWB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 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 R883 SWB, 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 R883 SWB registered?
R883 SWB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 August 1997.
Is R883 SWB safe to buy?
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