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P874 OVV

1997 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,028 mi
Last recorded140,028 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP874 OVV
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2009 140,028 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 140,028 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 122,621 miles

ADVISE FRONT NEARSIDE DIP AND MAIN BEAM WASNT WORKING PROPERLY TAPPED AND CAME ON OK , RE CHECKED OK .POSS BAD CONNECTION ?

ADVISE FRONT OFFSIDE INNER CV BOOT JUST SLIGHTLY LEAKING GREASE FROM AROUND CLIP ON BOOT

BOTH FRONT SIDELAMP/INDICATOR LAMPS SEEM SLIGHTLY LOOSE ON FIXING

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF SLIGHT DAMPNESS FROM AROUND TOP GLAND SEALS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

STRONG ADVISE PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE HAS JUST PASSED MOT MINIMUM EFFICENCY AT 16%

Fail 19 Aug 2008 122,621 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

ADVISE FRONT NEARSIDE DIP AND MAIN BEAM WASNT WORKING PROPERLY TAPPED AND CAME ON OK , RE CHECKED OK .POSS BAD CONNECTION ?

ADVISE FRONT OFFSIDE INNER CV BOOT JUST SLIGHTLY LEAKING GREASE FROM AROUND CLIP ON BOOT

BOTH FRONT SIDELAMP/INDICATOR LAMPS SEEM SLIGHTLY LOOSE ON FIXING

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF SLIGHT DAMPNESS FROM AROUND TOP GLAND SEALS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

STRONG ADVISE PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE HAS JUST PASSED MOT MINIMUM EFFICENCY AT 16%

Pass 29 Aug 2007 105,246 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 105,246 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 88,619 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 88,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake pads worn to approx 4mm, brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

surface corrosion on brake pipes at front

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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P874 OVV is a 1997 Ford Probe in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P874 OVV, 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 P874 OVV registered?

P874 OVV is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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