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P510 URE

1997 Ford Probe

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,971 mi
Last recorded74,971 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP510 URE
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 74,971 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 74,971 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside outer c.v gaitor cracking

Offside outer sill corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Surface corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

Pass 24 Sep 2009 66,741 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

all brake pipe ferrules showing signs of age

both rear brakes binding slightly

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank filler neck breather pipe showing signs of age

heat sheilds and flexible section showing signs of age on front sections of exhaust

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside front plastic wheel arch liner touching drive shaft

underbody of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2009 66,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

all brake pipe ferrules showing signs of age

both rear brakes binding slightly

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank filler neck breather pipe showing signs of age

heat sheilds and flexible section showing signs of age on front sections of exhaust

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside front plastic wheel arch liner touching drive shaft

underbody of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2008 58,445 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 58,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 50,427 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 43,587 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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P510 URE is a 1997 Ford Probe in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P510 URE, 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 P510 URE registered?

P510 URE is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P510 URE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P510 URE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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