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P786 OVW

1997 Ford Probe

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

93,985 mi
Last recorded93,985 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP786 OVW
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 93,985 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 93,841 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 93,604 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 93,048 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 92,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 91,811 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 90,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 90,022 miles

Light stone chips across windscreen.

Pass 8 Sep 2017 89,281 miles

Light stone chips across windscreen.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 88,669 miles

Slight wear and pitting to front brake discs.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 87,978 miles

Light stone chips across windscreen - all within prescribed limits.

N/S rear brake slightly binding.

Nail in O/S rear tyre.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 85,831 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 82,661 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 82,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 81,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 80,178 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 78,761 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 76,578 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 74,053 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 70,482 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 67,018 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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P786 OVW is a 1997 Ford Probe in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P786 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

How do I check the history of P786 OVW?

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What year was P786 OVW registered?

P786 OVW is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P786 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P786 OVW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P786 OVW have outstanding finance?

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