MOT Status
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97,828 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
inner and outer sills rusty
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
outer sills soft
rear brake pipe been coated in under sill
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
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
front and rear brake discs rusty
rear coil springs rusty
brake pipes rusty
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)
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
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
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
slight play rear anti roll bar link
travel on handbrake
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
near side front wiper in poor condition
travel on handbrake
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
front pads low
rear pads on legal limit
slight play near side rear anti roll bar link
travel on handbrake
both front c.v boots pershing
rear brake pads wearing close to limit
rear coil springs rusty
both front c.v boots perishing
both rear coil springs rusty
engine oil leak
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
slight play near side rear anti roll bar link
slight play near side rear anti roll bar link
alldiscs lightly corroded
slight play in rear anti-roll bar link pins
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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