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P60 OBE

1997 Ford Probe

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,013 mi
Last recorded53,013 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP60 OBE
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 53,013 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 52,410 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 52,288 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 50,663 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2015 50,472 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Apr 2014 46,297 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 39,701 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 39,701 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 39,642 miles

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

offside c.v gaitor perrishing

Pass 17 Mar 2009 39,035 miles

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

front pads not checked

Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,780 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 38,767 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2007 38,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 38,048 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 37,320 miles

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

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

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

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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P60 OBE is a 1997 Ford Probe in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P60 OBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P60 OBE registered?

P60 OBE is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P60 OBE safe to buy?

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