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P781 OVW

1997 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,848 mi
Last recorded92,848 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 OVW
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 92,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust poor condition (front flexi badly corroded)

front brake discs poor condition

general underside corrosion sills/chassis rails/suspension components

number plate lights poor condition

rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

Fail 2 Jun 2012 92,848 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust poor condition (front flexi badly corroded)

front brake discs poor condition

general underside corrosion sills/chassis rails/suspension components

number plate lights poor condition

rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

Pass 7 Jun 2011 91,662 miles

all coil springs rusty condition

both front brake pipes forming rust

front disc/s poor condition

front exhaust flexy poor condition

genaral corrosion under sides

hand brake travel

o/s front tyre geting low and wearing inner edge

oil leak

rear brake pipes forming rust

Fail 7 Jun 2011 91,662 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all coil springs rusty condition

both front brake pipes forming rust

front disc/s poor condition

front exhaust flexy poor condition

genaral corrosion under sides

hand brake travel

o/s front tyre geting low and wearing inner edge

oil leak

rear brake pipes forming rust

Pass 9 Jun 2010 89,674 miles

exhaust system poor

n/s/f brake discs poor condition

oil leak

small chips in windscreen

Fail 5 Jun 2010 89,669 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

exhaust system poor

n/s/f brake discs poor condition

oil leak

small chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Aug 2009 88,066 miles

both front and rear coil springs slight corroded

both front headlights slight blue tint to them still edmits a white light

both rear metal brake pipes n/s and o/s slighly pitted

cat section of exhaust sligh rusty and corroded

front discs poor condition on inner edge

rear fog light bulb has been painted but does show a red light at time of test

Pass 8 Aug 2008 85,438 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 77,902 miles

as per advisory notice issued with VT30 on 17/08/2007.

Fail 17 Aug 2007 77,902 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn to 3mm,both rear tyres worn to 4mm.Legal limit 1.6mm.

clutch pedal rubber badly worn.

n/s/f & both rear brake discs corroded.

various stone chips & light scratches to windscreen .

Pass 21 Aug 2006 69,926 miles

both front brake discs corroded.

brake pedal rubber worn.

exhaust front flexi in poor condition.

light scratching on windscreen.

n/s inner cv boot insecure.

o/s/f indicator bulb going white.

Fail 14 Aug 2006 69,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

brake pedal rubber worn.

exhaust front flexi in poor condition.

front brake discs corroded.

light scratching on windscreen.

o/s inner boot cv boot insecure.

o/s/f indicator bulb going white.

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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P781 OVW is a 1997 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P781 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.

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What year was P781 OVW registered?

P781 OVW is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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