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P998 CEP

1997 Ford Probe

Gold Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,776 mi
Last recorded107,776 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 CEP
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 107,776 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

slight corrossion wheel arches

Pass 29 Mar 2016 102,458 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 102,392 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2015 94,809 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 94,533 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 87,339 miles

engine oil sump heavily corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2014 87,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

engine oil sump heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 79,344 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 72,202 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 72,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 64,772 miles

nearside front rack arm slight play

Pass 8 Jan 2010 56,170 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 46,560 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 38,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 31,925 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 27,827 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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P998 CEP is a 1997 Ford Probe in Gold with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P998 CEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P998 CEP registered?

P998 CEP is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P998 CEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P998 CEP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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