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S979 JTP

1998 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,356 mi
Last recorded159,356 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS979 JTP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 159,356 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 159,356 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 147,121 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 147,121 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 147,121 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 143,366 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 14,044 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 14,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 136,064 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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S979 JTP is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S979 JTP, 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 S979 JTP registered?

S979 JTP is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S979 JTP shows 9 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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