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P698 RNK

1997 Ford Probe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,832 mi
Last recorded116,832 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 RNK
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2008 116,832 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 104,237 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 156,819 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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P698 RNK is a 1997 Ford Probe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P698 RNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P698 RNK registered?

P698 RNK is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P698 RNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P698 RNK shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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