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R279 TRK

1997 Ford Probe

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,161 mi
Last recorded162,161 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 TRK
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 162,161 miles

sumal pin hole in o/s/f/outer drive shaft gaiter

Pass 29 Mar 2011 161,460 miles

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

n/s/r tyre getting low on inner and outer edges

o/s inner cv gaiter insecure

Fail 22 Mar 2011 161,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre getting low on inner and outer edges

o/s inner cv gaiter insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2010 152,072 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front fog light missing

Pass 24 Jan 2009 146,560 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 146,560 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 134,468 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 123,963 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 123,222 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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R279 TRK is a 1997 Ford Probe in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R279 TRK, 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 R279 TRK registered?

R279 TRK is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R279 TRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R279 TRK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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