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P822 OJN

1997 Ford Probe

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,690 mi
Last recorded96,690 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP822 OJN
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 96,690 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f brake hose slightly insecure

Fail 19 Apr 2010 96,690 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brakes not locking on rbt

o/s/f brake hose slightly insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2009 92,474 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2009 92,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2008 88,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

both rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 25 Mar 2008 88,333 miles

both rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 23 Apr 2007 86,052 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 66,115 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 66,115 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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P822 OJN is a 1997 Ford Probe in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P822 OJN, 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

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What year was P822 OJN registered?

P822 OJN is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P822 OJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P822 OJN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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