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R282 GUA

1997 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,931 mi
Last recorded131,931 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 GUA
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 131,931 miles

hand brake has little reserve travel

nearside head lamp reflector deteriorated slightly

number plates deteriorated slightly

sills corroded slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2015 131,391 miles

all flexi hose ends corroded

all suspension components slightly corroded

outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 130,463 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 130,463 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 128,563 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 128,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 125,874 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 123,078 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 123,077 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 121,032 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 120,870 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 119,637 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 118,393 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 117,180 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2005 110,407 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Jul 2005 114,071 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

crack o/s windscreen at top in tint not in sweep of view

windscreen has damage to area less than 10mm zone a

Fail 9 Jul 2005 114,043 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack o/s windscreen at top in tint not in sweep or view

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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R282 GUA is a 1997 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R282 GUA, 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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R282 GUA is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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