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L538 OTO

1994 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,505 mi
Last recorded116,505 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2007
Typical for 1994 Ford Probe100,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL538 OTO
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2007 116,505 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 116,505 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 109,540 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 109,540 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Probe?

Based on 68,773 MOT tests across 11,550 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
3,995
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
11,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 6,655
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,961
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,508
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,616
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,033
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L538 OTO is a 1994 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Ford Probe models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 100,826 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 Probe fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 6,655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L538 OTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Probe typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Ford Probe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L538 OTO registered?

L538 OTO is a 1994 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 June 1994.

Is L538 OTO safe to buy?

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