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P773 WCD

1997 Ford Probe

Purple Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,467 mi
Last recorded117,467 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP773 WCD
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2014 117,467 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 115,569 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 111,551 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 107,538 miles

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

cam belt due

Pass 26 Mar 2010 102,050 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 96,003 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 90,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 84,937 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 78,749 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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P773 WCD is a 1997 Ford Probe in Purple with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P773 WCD, 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 P773 WCD registered?

P773 WCD is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P773 WCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P773 WCD shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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