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P771 SEV

1997 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,513 mi
Last recorded116,513 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP771 SEV
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 116,513 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all front suspension and steering ball joint covers perishing

braking efficiency just sufficient

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 111,708 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2011 111,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Battery insecure

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2010 106,119 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 104,326 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 104,326 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 96,689 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 96,689 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 79,327 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 79,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 65,498 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 60,732 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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P771 SEV is a 1997 Ford Probe in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford Probe models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 92,898 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P771 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 P771 SEV registered?

P771 SEV is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P771 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P771 SEV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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