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P388 TGO

1997 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,934 mi
Last recorded127,934 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 TGO
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 127,934 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 127,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 122,401 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 122,400 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 116,682 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 111,091 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 111,091 miles

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

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

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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P388 TGO is a 1997 Ford Probe in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P388 TGO, 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 P388 TGO registered?

P388 TGO is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P388 TGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P388 TGO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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