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P22 OBE

1997 Ford Probe

Gold Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,120 mi
Last recorded75,120 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 OBE
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2011 75,120 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 75,120 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 61,555 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 61,443 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 61,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 61,014 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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P22 OBE is a 1997 Ford Probe in Gold with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Ford Probe models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 92,898 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 P22 OBE, 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.

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What year was P22 OBE registered?

P22 OBE is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P22 OBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P22 OBE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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