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P69 NBY

1997 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

61,420 mi
Last recorded61,420 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP69 NBY
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 61,420 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 61,415 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 59,929 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 59,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 58,385 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 57,642 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 57,085 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 56,484 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 55,667 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 55,667 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 54,307 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 53,431 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 52,594 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 51,909 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 51,161 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 50,021 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 48,188 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 46,530 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 44,037 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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P69 NBY is a 1997 Ford Probe in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P69 NBY, 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 P69 NBY registered?

P69 NBY is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P69 NBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P69 NBY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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