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P456 VYG

1997 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,243 mi
Last recorded59,243 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 VYG
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 59,243 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 59,237 miles

engine oil leak

front crossmember rusty

fuel pipes rusty

os ns inner sills rusty

osr nsr drop links slight worn

Pass 26 Jun 2013 59,231 miles

coil springs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Jun 2013 59,231 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

coil springs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Feb 2012 57,020 miles

all coils rusted

chip in windscreen

front brake discs worn

front to rear brake pipe rusty

general rust on vehicles underbody

osr brake back plate rusted

osr tyre worn

rear brake discs rusted

rear fuel pipes rusted

Fail 27 Jan 2012 57,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chip in windscreen

front brake discs worn

front to rear brake pipe rusty

all coils rusted

general rust on vehicles underbody

osr brake back plate rusted

osr tyre worn

rear brake discs rusted

rear fuel pipes rusted

Pass 24 Jan 2011 53,760 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2008 52,271 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 52,271 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 49,462 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 47,104 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 47,104 miles

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

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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P456 VYG is a 1997 Ford Probe in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P456 VYG, 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 P456 VYG registered?

P456 VYG is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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