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R313 MAB

1997 Ford Probe

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,814 mi
Last recorded83,814 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 MAB
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 83,814 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 75,259 miles

corrosion to chassis and sills

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front discs

corrosion to front springs

corrosion to front suspension components

corrosion to metal brake pipes

corrosion to rear springs

exhaust flexy damaged

n/s/f cv boot perishing

n/s/f washer jet missing the windscreen

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/f cv boot perishing

o/s/f flexible brake hose perishing

oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2010 75,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 71,411 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 66,781 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 59,761 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 59,761 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 52,103 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 46,242 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R313 MAB 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 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 R313 MAB, 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 R313 MAB registered?

R313 MAB is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R313 MAB safe to buy?

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