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R102 TUD

1997 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,455 mi
Last recorded110,455 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 TUD
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 110,455 miles

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

corrosion to metal brake pipes

n/s/f flexible brake hose perishing

o/s/f flexible brake hose perishing

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2011 110,455 miles

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

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

corrosion to metal brake pipes

n/s/f flexible brake hose perishing

o/s/f flexible brake hose perishing

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2010 106,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 102,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 102,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 98,543 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf tyre side wall slight damage

osr tyre side wall perished

Pass 3 Jan 2007 89,749 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 76,723 miles

borderline play in n/s/r anti-roll bar drop link

surface corrosion to various brake pipes. †stonechip in windscreen.

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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R102 TUD is a 1997 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R102 TUD, 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 R102 TUD registered?

R102 TUD is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R102 TUD safe to buy?

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