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P61 JPU

1997 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,369 mi
Last recorded89,369 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 JPU
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 89,369 miles

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

front brake pad low

nearside front brake disc corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 23 Dec 2013 89,364 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake pads low

nearside front brake disc corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 82,108 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 80,645 miles

stone chips in windscreen

ns headlight unit slightly loose

sills covered

Battery insecure

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to floor pan/inner sills boot floor/chassis

corrosion to suspension components

front no.plate poor

front pads getting low

heavy corrosion to front lower cross member

Fail 24 Oct 2011 80,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to floor pan/inner sills boot floor/chassis

corrosion to suspension components

front no.plate poor

front pads getting low

heavy corrosion to front lower cross member

ns headlight unit slightly loose

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Oct 2010 79,841 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front lower arm rear bushes age cracking

front and rear suspension components corroded

front exhaust flexi joint poor

front number plate water damaged

front wipers smearing

high rear brake imbalance 23%

n/s/ number plate holder poor condition

n/s/f fog lamp lense damged

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

Fail 29 Oct 2010 79,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front lower arm rear bushes age cracking

front and rear suspension components corroded

front exhaust flexi joint poor

front number plate water damaged

front wipers smearing

high rear brake imbalance 23%

n/s/ number plate holder poor condition

n/s/f fog lamp lense damged

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 2 Nov 2009 76,741 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 76,741 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 75,345 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Apr 2008 73,296 miles

see advisory sheet 832829498085

Fail 8 Apr 2008 73,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps in poor condition

corrosion on all flexi ferrules

corrosion on all suspension components

corrosion on all underbody sections

corrosion on boot floor

front number plate in poor condition

heavy wear on o/s/f tyre edge.Needs attention soon

Fail 12 Apr 2007 70,601 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty and corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing low on the outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2007 70,601 miles

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

exhaust system rusty and corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing low on the outer edge

Pass 6 Apr 2006 65,984 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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P61 JPU is a 1997 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P61 JPU, 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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P61 JPU is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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