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P40 OBE

1997 Ford Probe

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,704 mi
Last recorded89,704 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 OBE
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 89,704 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 89,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2013 89,067 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle has slight corrosion to areas under vehicle..

Pass 20 Jan 2011 83,108 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 76,467 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 75,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 75,959 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 71,864 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 71,774 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 66,080 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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P40 OBE is a 1997 Ford Probe in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P40 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P40 OBE registered?

P40 OBE is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is P40 OBE safe to buy?

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