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P762 SEV

1997 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,068 mi
Last recorded94,068 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP762 SEV
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 94,068 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

brake pedal rubber a little worn

front tyres are very close to strut cup

vehicle underside and brake pipes coated in thick underseal

Fail 10 Aug 2012 94,068 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

brake pedal rubber a little worn

front tyres are very close to strut cup

vehicle underside and brake pipes coated in thick underseal

Pass 10 Aug 2011 89,994 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front inner cv boots leaking

nearside front outer tyre tread cracking

offside front inner tyre tread cracking

slight roughness in both upper support bearing assembly

Fail 10 Aug 2011 89,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front inner cv boots leaking

nearside front outer tyre tread cracking

offside front inner tyre tread cracking

slight roughness in both upper support bearing assembly

Pass 14 Aug 2010 86,246 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 82,131 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 77,384 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 77,354 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 71,524 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 71,490 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 65,905 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

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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P762 SEV is a 1997 Ford Probe in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P762 SEV, 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 P762 SEV registered?

P762 SEV is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P762 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P762 SEV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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