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P828 OVW

1997 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,206 mi
Last recorded69,206 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP828 OVW
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 69,206 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 66,656 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 66,574 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 63,079 miles

ns hand brake performance half of os

Pass 1 Mar 2008 59,570 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc inner edges pitted,

Pass 10 Mar 2007 54,072 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 54,072 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 47,567 miles

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

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

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

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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P828 OVW is a 1997 Ford Probe in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P828 OVW, 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 P828 OVW registered?

P828 OVW is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P828 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P828 OVW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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