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R350 VHJ

1997 Ford Probe

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,737 mi
Last recorded60,737 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 VHJ
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2008 60,737 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

O/S/R tyre outer side wall deteriorated

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Raer number plate slightly deteriorated

front wipers worn

Pass 18 Sep 2008 60,737 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

O/S/R tyre outer side wall deteriorated

Raer number plate slightly deteriorated

front wipers worn

Pass 20 Sep 2007 53,791 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 53,787 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre wall perishing

o/s/r tyre slight perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2006 47,601 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 47,597 miles

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

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

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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R350 VHJ is a 1997 Ford Probe in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R350 VHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R350 VHJ registered?

R350 VHJ is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R350 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R350 VHJ shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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