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R310 HGC

1997 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,642 mi
Last recorded171,642 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 HGC
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 171,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 162,916 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 162,916 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 154,715 miles

power steering functioning but feels slightly stiff in operation

Pass 5 Jun 2009 144,884 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front number plate damaged slightly

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

Tyre size 225/50 VR 16

Pass 13 Jun 2008 131,632 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 131,632 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 124,958 miles

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

Screw in inner edge of tread and wearing low on outer shoulder

Pass 6 Jun 2006 117,540 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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R310 HGC is a 1997 Ford Probe in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R310 HGC, 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 R310 HGC registered?

R310 HGC is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R310 HGC safe to buy?

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