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R371 TKU

1997 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,528 mi
Last recorded90,528 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 TKU
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2007 90,528 miles

see VT32 894233657272

Fail 10 Sep 2007 90,528 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both wing mirror slightly loose on mountings

n/s door step corroded & door sill corroded, joining seam across rear of floor pad leading me to believe that this car may have been the subject of a major accident repair

n/s rear chassis leg corroded

o/s/front tyre tread depth low on outer edge

play in rear anti-roll bar n/s drop link balls

Pass 1 Aug 2006 85,297 miles

nail in offside front tyre

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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R371 TKU is a 1997 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford Probe models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 92,898 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R371 TKU, 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 R371 TKU registered?

R371 TKU is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R371 TKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R371 TKU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R371 TKU have outstanding finance?

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