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P610 UBE

1997 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,805 mi
Last recorded112,805 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP610 UBE
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2010 112,805 miles

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

battery insecure

corrosion present on front and rear brake pipe ferrules

corrosion present on front and rear suspension

corrosion present on fuel tank straps

corrosion present on nearside rear outer sill

corrosion present on rear discs

exhaust back box heat sheild insecure

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

offside and nearside front flexi pipes outer casings starting to crack

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Fail 28 Sep 2010 112,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

battery insecure

corrosion present on front and rear brake pipe ferrules

corrosion present on front and rear suspension

corrosion present on fuel tank straps

corrosion present on nearside rear outer sill

corrosion present on rear discs

exhaust back box heat sheild insecure

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

offside and nearside front flexi pipes outer casings starting to crack

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Fail 29 Sep 2009 110,651 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 110,651 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 109,238 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 109,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 101,865 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 94,166 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 91,466 miles

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 88,156 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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P610 UBE is a 1997 Ford Probe in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P610 UBE, 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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P610 UBE is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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