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P495 LVC

1997 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

132,170 mi
Last recorded132,170 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 LVC
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 132,170 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 132,144 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 132,144 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

g box oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2010 132,113 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rattle front pipe

oil leak from gear box

Pass 10 Mar 2010 128,993 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 128,989 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 124,004 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 124,004 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 113,947 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 104,860 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 104,855 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside 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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P495 LVC is a 1997 Ford Probe in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P495 LVC, 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 P495 LVC registered?

P495 LVC is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P495 LVC safe to buy?

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