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P673 OLM

1997 Ford Probe

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

122,589 mi
Last recorded122,589 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP673 OLM
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 122,589 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 122,589 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

nsr tyre pressure loss

Pass 15 Feb 2007 122,557 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 122,557 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Jan 2007 122,328 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Main beam warning lamp illuminated constantly. †H/brake travel. †Front outer cv boots cracked. †Exhaust corroded and front clamp loose. †Slight play in steering rack. †Slight bind on o/s/f brake. † †

Rear brakes uneven. †N/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to seperate. †Uneven tread wear o/s/r tyre.

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 115,643 miles

ABS LIGHT STAYS ON

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2006 115,643 miles

ABS LIGHT STAYS ON

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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P673 OLM is a 1997 Ford Probe in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P673 OLM, 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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P673 OLM is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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