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P906 OJN

1997 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,213 mi
Last recorded121,213 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP906 OJN
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 121,213 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2018 121,213 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2016 118,505 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 118,505 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 115,795 miles

Front brake pads low

engine oil

Fail 19 Aug 2015 115,795 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine oil

Pass 21 Aug 2014 111,739 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 111,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 103,774 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 98,131 miles

o/s rear outer sill corroded (rear part)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 92,936 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 87,064 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 81,915 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 81,915 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 81,500 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 77,553 miles

all 4 discs surface rust

Pass 27 Feb 2006 72,262 miles

small split in o/s/f wiper blade

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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P906 OJN is a 1997 Ford Probe in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P906 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.

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What year was P906 OJN registered?

P906 OJN is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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