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R285 ULT

1997 Ford Probe

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,052 mi
Last recorded62,052 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 ULT
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 62,052 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 54,658 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 41,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 41,382 miles

both rear tyre cracking on the side walls slightly

off side front tyre cracking on the side wall slightly

Fail 14 Dec 2010 40,788 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 40,788 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 39,859 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 38,815 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 37,405 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 35,646 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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R285 ULT is a 1997 Ford Probe in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R285 ULT, 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 R285 ULT registered?

R285 ULT is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R285 ULT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R285 ULT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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