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P707 VWT

1997 Ford Probe

Purple Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,087 mi
Last recorded70,087 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP707 VWT
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 70,087 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outeredge

Fail 13 Mar 2008 70,087 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres worn on outeredge

Pass 7 Mar 2007 67,698 miles

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

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 2 Mar 2007 67,690 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 64,613 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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P707 VWT is a 1997 Ford Probe in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P707 VWT, 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 P707 VWT registered?

P707 VWT is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 25 January 1997.

Is P707 VWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P707 VWT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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