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P718 OVX

1997 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

164,368 mi
Last recorded164,368 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP718 OVX
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 164,368 miles

Waxoyl applied to underside and brake pipes

Pass 27 Mar 2025 163,515 miles

Waxoyl applied to underside and brake pipes

Pass 11 Mar 2024 162,757 miles

Waxoyl applied to underside and brake pipes

Pass 21 Mar 2023 160,172 miles

Waxoyl applied to underside and brake pipes

Pass 15 Mar 2022 155,713 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Waxoyl applied to underside and brake pipes

Pass 24 Mar 2021 152,486 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Waxoyl applied to underside and brake pipes

Pass 24 Mar 2020 150,259 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 144,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 139,717 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2017 134,821 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 134,810 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 128,665 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 123,607 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 120,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 116,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 112,792 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 112,760 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 108,584 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 108,582 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 103,807 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 103,807 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2009 98,641 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 91,829 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coolant leak

Pass 2 Apr 2007 84,462 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 84,462 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 76,073 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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P718 OVX is a 1997 Ford Probe in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P718 OVX, 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 P718 OVX registered?

P718 OVX is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P718 OVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P718 OVX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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