MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,585 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all four coil springs corroded
battray insecure
both front brake discs inner face scorroed
both front brake pipes corroded slightly
both front tyre treads worn close to limit
brake pedal rubber worn
front pipe exhaust system corroded and weak
offside cv boot cracked
oil leak at engine and gearbox
rear anti roll bar bushes cracked and showing slight movement
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all four coil springs corroded
battray insecure
both front brake discs inner face scorroed
both front brake pipes corroded slightly
both front tyre treads worn close to limit
brake pedal rubber worn
front pipe exhaust system corroded and weak
offside cv boot cracked
oil leak at engine and gearbox
rear anti roll bar bushes cracked and showing slight movement
slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes
sump pan corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
engine sump pan corroded
slight corrosion on both front brake pipes
nearside front tyre tread low
rear brake pads worn
slight play on both rear drop/link arms
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
How Reliable is the Ford Probe?
Based on 68,773 MOT tests across 11,550 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P717 JAU is a 1997 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P717 JAU, 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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P717 JAU is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 30 June 1997.
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