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P537 CPH

1997 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,016 mi
Last recorded88,016 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP537 CPH
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 88,016 miles

Engine idle is erratic

Engine missfiring

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2011 88,016 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine missfiring

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2010 86,731 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 86,645 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 83,986 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 83,986 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 80,395 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 76,689 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 70,293 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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P537 CPH is a 1997 Ford Probe in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford Probe models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 92,898 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P537 CPH, 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 P537 CPH registered?

P537 CPH is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P537 CPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P537 CPH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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