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P813 AFX

1997 Ford Probe

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

212,140 mi
Last recorded212,140 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP813 AFX
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 212,140 miles

inner front brake pads worn low & slight wear to inner face of discs.

o/s/f lower main beam not working.

slight wear rear brake discs.

various oil leaks.

very slight judder through brake pedal.

Fail 27 Nov 2013 212,138 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

inner front brake pads worn low & slight wear to inner face of discs.

o/s/f lower main beam not working.

slight wear rear brake discs.

various oil leaks.

very slight judder through brake pedal.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 194,213 miles

check tracking

front discs corroded on inner faces

front sections of exhaust poor condition

n/s cv gaiter perished

n/s/f tyre only just mot lega when tested heavily worn on inner edge 225/50/16w

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear subframe & chassis areas showing corrossion

slight play o/s/f rollbar link

Fail 16 Nov 2012 193,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

check tracking

front discs corroded on inner faces

front sections of exhaust poor condition

n/s cv gaiter perished

n/s/f tyre only just mot lega when tested heavily worn on inner edge 225/50/16w

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear subframe & chassis areas showing corrossion

slight play o/s/f rollbar link

Pass 28 Nov 2011 183,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust system in poor condition.

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 28 Nov 2011 183,418 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust system in poor condition.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 3 Dec 2010 169,098 miles

n/s/f suspension spring rusty

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

several rear brake pipes just mot legal

surface corrossion on chassis & suspension components

Fail 19 Nov 2010 169,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

n/s/f suspension spring rusty

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

several rear brake pipes just mot legal

surface corrossion on chassis & suspension components

Pass 19 Nov 2009 164,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 159,590 miles

Nearside front to rear brake pipes rusty

Offside rear brake disc pitted just MOT legal

Pass 1 Nov 2007 154,867 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 154,867 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 May 2006 149,346 miles

front discs just legal †exhaust sections rusty @repaired section ok when tested

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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P813 AFX is a 1997 Ford Probe in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P813 AFX, 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 P813 AFX registered?

P813 AFX is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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