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P598 SMV

1997 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,281 mi
Last recorded172,281 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP598 SMV
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 172,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2020 172,281 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 166,247 miles

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

Central Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

general surface corrosion on underbody and suspension components

Fail 14 May 2018 166,247 miles

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

Central Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

general surface corrosion on underbody and suspension components

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

Pass 17 May 2017 161,654 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 158,047 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread/edge

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 158,010 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread/edge

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 153,755 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 144,082 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2014 144,082 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 135,972 miles

rear brake efficiency is low

Fail 5 Jun 2013 135,972 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 130,174 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 121,222 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 112,159 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 101,276 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 92,903 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 84,067 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 76,552 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 76,552 miles

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

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

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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P598 SMV is a 1997 Ford Probe in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P598 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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P598 SMV is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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