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P550 SMV

1997 Ford Probe

Purple Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,368 mi
Last recorded93,368 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 SMV
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 93,368 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface rust under-side of chassis

Fail 28 Oct 2021 93,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface rust under-side of chassis

Pass 21 Oct 2020 93,091 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 92,145 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 90,565 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 87,911 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 85,990 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front number plate fading

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 83,855 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 83,855 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 81,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 79,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 77,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 77,045 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 71,739 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 64,383 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 58,763 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 52,468 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 48,186 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 40,565 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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P550 SMV is a 1997 Ford Probe in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P550 SMV, 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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P550 SMV is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P550 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P550 SMV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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