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R23 KDA

1997 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,926 mi
Last recorded89,926 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 KDA
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 89,926 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 89,841 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 85,253 miles

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

o/s/outer sill rusty at rear

o/s/r brake disc rusty

Fail 17 Feb 2014 81,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2014 81,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2013 76,760 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 76,760 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 72,293 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 72,293 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 67,716 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 67,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 64,308 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 60,104 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 60,104 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 56,834 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 54,031 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 51,052 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 50,053 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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R23 KDA is a 1997 Ford Probe in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford Probe models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 92,898 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R23 KDA, 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 R23 KDA registered?

R23 KDA is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R23 KDA safe to buy?

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