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P933 DFJ

1997 Ford Probe

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,655 mi
Last recorded108,655 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP933 DFJ
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 108,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 103,243 miles

windscreen wipers poor condition

Fail 4 May 2018 103,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

windscreen wipers poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2016 103,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to wear low (3.5.1g)

Front Wiper edge poor on passenger side. Drivers side starting to age deteriorate.

Fail 25 Mar 2015 100,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 100,305 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 97,259 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 93,933 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 90,388 miles

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Fail 19 Mar 2012 90,340 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 23 Mar 2011 85,605 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 80,158 miles

hanbrake lever has long travel

Pass 2 Apr 2009 75,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 69,888 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 65,665 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 61,800 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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P933 DFJ is a 1997 Ford Probe in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P933 DFJ, 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 P933 DFJ registered?

P933 DFJ is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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