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P870 OJN

1997 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,845 mi
Last recorded121,845 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 OJN
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 Jun 2018 121,845 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 119,854 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 117,297 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 115,222 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 113,501 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 111,177 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 110,651 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 109,162 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 105,931 miles

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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P870 OJN is a 1997 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P870 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 P870 OJN registered?

P870 OJN is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P870 OJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P870 OJN shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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