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P216 OWC

1997 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,861 mi
Last recorded128,861 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP216 OWC
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 128,861 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge and osf starting to follow

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush worn

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear slight bind

both front seat belts are slow to retract

clutch pedal rubber missing and brake pedal rubber worn

coolant leaks

corrosion on rear of chassis

rear brake pipes corroded

small blow centre section of exhaust

wipers defective and washers only just pass(need adjusting)

Fail 10 Dec 2020 128,838 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge and osf starting to follow

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush worn

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear slight bind

both front seat belts are slow to retract

clutch pedal rubber missing and brake pedal rubber worn

coolant leaks

corrosion on rear of chassis

rear brake pipes corroded

small blow centre section of exhaust

wipers defective and washers only just pass(need adjusting)

Pass 3 Dec 2019 127,137 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 127,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HAS NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light ORANGE LIGHT (4.5.4 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 127,118 miles

Emissions not tested TICK-OVER TO HIGH (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE BOX BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 121,598 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 121,596 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted caliper slide to carrier loose (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2017 108,224 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 108,220 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 88,887 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 81,214 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight rust under floor

Pass 14 Feb 2013 80,829 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 80,661 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 80,566 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 80,042 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 79,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 79,099 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 77,094 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 73,541 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 60,177 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 60,177 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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P216 OWC is a 1997 Ford Probe in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford Probe models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 92,898 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P216 OWC, 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 29 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 P216 OWC registered?

P216 OWC is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P216 OWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P216 OWC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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