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P414 FFJ

1997 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,358 mi
Last recorded89,358 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP414 FFJ
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 89,358 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine oil level was low

Fail 2 May 2014 89,277 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine oil level was low

Pass 29 Apr 2013 88,032 miles

Tread depth on rear tyres are getting low

Fail 26 Apr 2013 88,798 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tread depth on rear tyres are getting low

Pass 4 May 2012 87,290 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 87,128 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 77,374 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 71,746 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 70,108 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 67,799 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 64,436 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 62,247 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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P414 FFJ is a 1997 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P414 FFJ, 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 P414 FFJ registered?

P414 FFJ is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P414 FFJ safe to buy?

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