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P696 KEG

1997 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,268 mi
Last recorded77,268 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP696 KEG
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 77,268 miles

both front outer cv boots cracking

both rear drop links have movement and knock

brakes require checking os rear performance low

centre exhaust becoming very rusty

os front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust very corroded and small leak

tracking required

underside of vehicle becoming corroded at rear suspension points

Pass 13 Jan 2011 69,416 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 69,416 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 60,555 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 60,555 miles

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

front no plate cracked.

rear wheel fitted incorrect .

Pass 20 Nov 2008 49,865 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 49,865 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 43,382 miles

Front no plate cracked.

Fail 20 Nov 2007 43,380 miles

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

Front no plate cracked.

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

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

Offside service brake and parking braka readings low.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 36,686 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 32,212 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 32,212 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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P696 KEG is a 1997 Ford Probe in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P696 KEG, 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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What year was P696 KEG registered?

P696 KEG is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P696 KEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P696 KEG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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