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P904 WGC

1997 Ford Probe

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,674 mi
Last recorded101,674 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP904 WGC
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2011 101,674 miles

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

front and rear number plates in poor condition

front tyres wearing on egdes

long handbrake

n/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

n/s/r tyre wearing on egdes

o/s bottom ball joint jacket in poor condition

o/s steering rack wet

o/s/r tyre-inner wall in poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2011 101,674 miles

front and rear number plates in poor condition

front tyres wearing on egdes

long handbrake

n/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

n/s/r tyre wearing on egdes

o/s bottom ball joint jacket in poor condition

o/s steering rack wet

o/s/r tyre-inner wall in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2010 98,352 miles

n/s/f wheel rim slightly damage

rear tyre wearing on egdes

Pass 28 Oct 2009 96,198 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 91,917 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2007 87,731 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 13 Oct 2006 84,255 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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P904 WGC is a 1997 Ford Probe in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P904 WGC, 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 P904 WGC registered?

P904 WGC is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P904 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P904 WGC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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