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P883 OJN

1997 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,435 mi
Last recorded107,435 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP883 OJN
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 107,435 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 107,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 105,874 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 29 May 2009 105,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 19 May 2008 104,145 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 4 Apr 2007 102,427 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 100,902 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 100,902 miles

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

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

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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P883 OJN is a 1997 Ford Probe in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P883 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 P883 OJN registered?

P883 OJN is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P883 OJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P883 OJN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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