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M809 VSL

1994 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,937 mi
Last recorded83,937 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1994 Ford Probe100,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM809 VSL
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 83,937 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top /inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top /inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre not checked

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 May 2017 83,920 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top /inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top /inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre not checked

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 May 2016 81,234 miles

Both front tyres appear to wearing on inner shoulders

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint (7.1.2)

Spare tyre not checked

Fail 2 May 2016 81,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres appear to wearing on inner shoulders

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Spare tyre not checked

nearside & offside front sidelights flickering

Pass 17 Apr 2015 78,141 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 75,591 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 75,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 72,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2012 69,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front tyres low on edges.cat rattling.underside car undersealed.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 66,905 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 65,701 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 64,855 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 61,461 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 60,491 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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M809 VSL is a 1994 Ford Probe in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M809 VSL, 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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M809 VSL is a 1994 Ford Probe, first registered on 26 August 1994.

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