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M597 VAR

1994 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,501 mi
Last recorded82,501 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Ford Probe100,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM597 VAR
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 82,501 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 28 Jun 2010 82,501 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 143,598 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 138,660 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 123,938 miles

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

all tyres perished

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to n/s/f sill/floor junction

Pass 13 Nov 2006 119,990 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 114,129 miles

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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M597 VAR is a 1994 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M597 VAR, 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.

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What year was M597 VAR registered?

M597 VAR is a 1994 Ford Probe, first registered on 24 November 1994.

Is M597 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M597 VAR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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