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P90 OBE

1997 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

38,855 mi
Last recorded38,855 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP90 OBE
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 38,855 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fully under sealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2025 38,664 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Jun 2024 38,290 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side underside

Pass 15 Apr 2023 37,660 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 37,024 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 37,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 36,719 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 35,848 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 35,355 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 35,184 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 35,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 34,306 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 34,306 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sil (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 34,094 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front CV boots deteriorated

front and rear flexible brake hose(s)ferrules heavily corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded(but not seriously weakened)

front coil springs corroded

headlamp lenses corroded(output not severely reduced)

rear brake discs heavily corroded

rear tyres heavily cracked on tread area

Fail 24 Jun 2015 34,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front CV boots deteriorated

front and rear flexible brake hose(s)ferrules heavily corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded(but not seriously weakened)

front coil springs corroded

headlamp lenses corroded(output not severely reduced)

nearside front and rear tyres cracked on tread area

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 33,809 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 31,549 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 30,816 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 29,847 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 29,389 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 29,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,979 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 26,368 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 25,600 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 25,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 24,228 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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P90 OBE is a 1997 Ford Probe in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P90 OBE, 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 P90 OBE registered?

P90 OBE is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P90 OBE safe to buy?

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