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P699 RNM

1997 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,337 mi
Last recorded93,337 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP699 RNM
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 93,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 92,956 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 91,918 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2018 90,393 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 89,705 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 88,827 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 88,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 88,671 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 86,807 miles

Side sills covered

Pass 12 Aug 2013 85,998 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 84,966 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 83,581 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 82,009 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 79,675 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 79,675 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 76,178 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 72,327 miles

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

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2006 68,290 miles

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

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

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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P699 RNM is a 1997 Ford Probe in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 P699 RNM, 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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P699 RNM is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 8 October 1997.

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