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P963 SNG

1997 Ford Probe

Gold Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,854 mi
Last recorded83,854 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP963 SNG
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2026 83,854 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer box corroded

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle front and rear

Pass 13 Feb 2025 83,371 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 83,371 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 80,435 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 80,433 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 80,301 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 80,299 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength center to rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 80,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill insufitiont welding , has filler in it and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all brake discs corroded

general under body of this car is corroding and hidden with under seal

rear brakes poor affort

Pass 12 Feb 2022 78,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 76,456 miles

Surface corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 1 Feb 2020 74,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Feb 2019 71,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All bare metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear inner sills corroded

Signs of slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Slightly excessive parking brake lever travel

Fail 13 Feb 2019 71,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All bare metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear inner sills corroded

Slightly excessive parking brake lever travel

Pass 30 Jan 2017 70,966 miles

age cracks in both front tyres

Fail 26 Jan 2017 70,966 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush link rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

age cracks in both front tyres

Pass 8 Dec 2015 66,061 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 66,038 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 64,130 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 61,722 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 59,991 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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P963 SNG is a 1997 Ford Probe in Gold with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P963 SNG, 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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P963 SNG is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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