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P816 FPL

1997 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

97,828 mi
Last recorded97,828 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 FPL
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 97,828 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 96,948 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 95,819 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 95,057 miles

inner and outer sills rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2020 95,053 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2019 94,877 miles

outer sills soft

rear brake pipe been coated in under sill

Fail 4 Nov 2019 94,867 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

outer sills soft

rear brake pipe been coated in under sill

Pass 2 Nov 2018 94,491 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 94,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine oil level on minimum

Near side front tyre worn low on edges and perished

Near side mirror glass broken

Near side rear and off side rear brake pipe corroded and covered in grease.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade worn to excess

Pass 11 Aug 2017 93,992 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

rear coil springs rusty

brake pipes rusty

Fail 10 Aug 2017 93,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 93,226 miles

both front brake pipes rusty

nearside front getting low

offside rear brake pipe rusty

rear coil springs rusty

rear discs rusty

slight play offside rear anti troll bar link

Fail 10 Aug 2016 93,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake pipes rusty

nearside front getting low

offside rear brake pipe rusty

rear coil springs rusty

rear discs rusty

slight play offside rear anti troll bar link

Pass 20 Aug 2015 92,500 miles

both front brake pipes rusty

off side front tyre wearing low on inner edge

off side rear brake pipe rusty

rear coil springs rusty

rear discs rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2014 91,934 miles

slight play rear anti roll bar link

travel on handbrake

Fail 15 Aug 2014 91,934 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

near side rear tyre wearing low on edge

slight play rear anti roll bar link

travel on handbrake

Pass 7 Aug 2013 91,410 miles

near side front wiper in poor condition

travel on handbrake

Fail 6 Aug 2013 91,404 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

near side front wiper in poor condition

travel on handbrake

Pass 23 Aug 2012 90,588 miles

front pads low

rear pads on legal limit

slight play near side rear anti roll bar link

travel on handbrake

Pass 27 Jul 2011 88,495 miles

both front c.v boots pershing

rear brake pads wearing close to limit

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2010 86,009 miles

both front c.v boots perishing

both rear coil springs rusty

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2009 82,303 miles

both front c.v boots perishing

front pads wearing low close to wear indicators

near side front tyre wearing low

slight damp patch both rear shocker

Pass 6 Aug 2008 77,014 miles

slight play near side rear anti roll bar link

Pass 18 Aug 2007 72,095 miles

slight play near side rear anti roll bar link

Pass 24 Aug 2006 71,610 miles

alldiscs lightly corroded

slight play in rear anti-roll bar link pins

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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P816 FPL is a 1997 Ford Probe in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P816 FPL, 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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P816 FPL is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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