1998 Ford Galaxy 2.8L Petrol · R713 OEB
1998 Ford Galaxy (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 77,768 miles. MOT expired on 11 Feb 2009.
- Make & Model
- FORD GALAXY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Feb 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,768 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R713 OEB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2008
- 77,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R713 OEB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Galaxy (R713 OEB) between January 2006 and February 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 February 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.
R713 OEB Mileage History
- 31/01/200657,525 mi
- 25/01/200765,628 mi+8,103 mi
- 12/02/200877,755 mi+12,127 mi
- 12/02/200877,768 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 9,964 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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