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P81 DUX

1997 Ford Probe

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,589 mi
Last recorded166,589 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 DUX
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2007 166,589 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 166,547 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 May 2006 151,755 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 151,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P81 DUX is a 1997 Ford Probe in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P81 DUX, 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 P81 DUX registered?

P81 DUX is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P81 DUX safe to buy?

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