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P740 OVW

1997 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,926 mi
Last recorded54,926 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 OVW
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,926 miles

battery insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2010 54,926 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,290 miles

play in offside front steering arm/rack

Fail 13 Mar 2009 52,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

play in offside front steering arm/rack

Pass 12 Nov 2007 50,329 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 49,027 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 46,977 miles

O/S/R TYRE CRACKED AROUND SIDE WALL & IN TREAD,N/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO WEAR INDICATORS .

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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P740 OVW 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 71.4%.

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 P740 OVW, 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 P740 OVW registered?

P740 OVW is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P740 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P740 OVW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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