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P567 VHS

1997 Ford Probe

Purple Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,501 mi
Last recorded112,501 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP567 VHS
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 112,501 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust clamp loose

Rear discs backing plates corroded

under floor corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2018 110,494 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 110,494 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 108,142 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 108,141 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing 3 wheel nuts missing. (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 108,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2012 106,268 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 106,235 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 102,062 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 102,062 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 96,917 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 96,897 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 92,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 87,368 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 81,338 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 81,338 miles

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

slight noise on power steering works o k no leaks

Pass 28 Mar 2006 75,655 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 75,653 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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P567 VHS is a 1997 Ford Probe in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P567 VHS, 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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P567 VHS is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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