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489WAL91

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

2,205 mi
Last recorded2,205 miles
Recorded on24 May 2005
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration489WAL91
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 May 2005 2,205 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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489WAL91 is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 489WAL91, 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 489WAL91 registered?

489WAL91 is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 June 1998.

Is 489WAL91 safe to buy?

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