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P511 CPB

1997 Ford Probe

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,918 mi
Last recorded180,918 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP511 CPB
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2017 180,918 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust system getting abit corroded

Front and rear b/hoses getting abit corroded at ferrules

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting corroded, and subframes

Front end chassis and crossmember areas getting abit corroded

N/S/R outer sill area getting abit corroded

O/S w/blade split at ends

Rear end inner sill and chassis areas getting corroded, and around suspension mount areas

Pass 6 Jun 2013 173,472 miles

Corrosion forming on outer sills

Front lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 May 2013 173,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion forming on outer sills

Front lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 168,097 miles

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

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

catalyst noisy

rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Jun 2012 168,072 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Jun 2011 162,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 151,220 miles

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

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

various underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2008 150,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 147,096 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 142,026 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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P511 CPB is a 1997 Ford Probe in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P511 CPB, 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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P511 CPB is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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