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P671 KJH

1997 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,227 mi
Last recorded70,227 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP671 KJH
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 70,227 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 70,219 miles

Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 70,210 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 70,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 70,089 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside & offside (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + balding on inner/outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak, oil filter area

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

Rear tyres perishing

Tailgate struts weak

Pass 1 Oct 2016 58,647 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

cv jionts sound rough

Fail 28 Sep 2016 58,647 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 48,503 miles

Exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front inner C.V. gaiter seeping grease

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 48,503 miles

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

Exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to cords on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside front inner C.V. gaiter seeping grease

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 42,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner of faces

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 24 Sep 2014 41,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner of faces

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2013 36,417 miles

Both rear tyre perished/weathered, advise replacing

Front brake pads obscured so unable to inspect

Front number plate damaged, advise replacing.

Front wiper blades worn but clear screen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 36,377 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both rear tyre perished/weathered, advise replacing

Front brake pads obscured so unable to inspect

Front number plate damaged, advise replacing.

Front wiper blades worn but clear screen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 31,313 miles

Battery is insecure

Front number plate damaged

N/s/f tyre wearing low

O/S/F headlamp beam is on its lowest limit

Fail 24 Sep 2012 31,313 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery is insecure

Front number plate damaged

N/s/f tyre wearing low

O/S/F headlamp beam is on its lowest limit

Pass 1 Oct 2011 27,163 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 27,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 26,199 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 26,199 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 24,920 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 23,644 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 22,187 miles
Pass 24 May 2006
Pass 26 May 2005 18,624 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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P671 KJH is a 1997 Ford Probe in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P671 KJH, 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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P671 KJH is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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