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R431 FGK

1997 Ford Probe

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,293 mi
Last recorded101,293 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 FGK
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 101,293 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 99,497 miles

damage to zone A of screen, battery inscure, engine leaking oil, offside reae brake binding and close to failure

Fail 20 Jun 2012 99,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

damage to zone A of screen, battery inscure, engine leaking oil, offside reae brake binding and close to failure

Pass 14 Jun 2011 96,554 miles

chip in screen, front crossmember corroded, nearside front lower ball joint worn, exhaust flexi worn, rear anti roll bar mount bushs worn, rear brake readings low

Pass 8 Jun 2010 92,517 miles

chip in screen and close to a failure, off side rear brake binding slightly, flexi is corroded and weak

Fail 28 May 2010 92,474 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chip in screen and close to a failure, off side rear brake binding slightly, flexi is corroded and weak

Pass 12 May 2009 90,455 miles

chips in screen, battery is insecure, near side front tyre perished and close to limit, fuel pipes are corroded, nail in off side rear tyre, both rear brake pipes are corroded

exhaust flexipipe are worn, slight play rear antiroll bar links and bushes

Pass 7 May 2008 88,944 miles

Chip in screen, near side rear tyre is perished and on the legal limit, rear brake pipes are corroded, exhaust flexipipe is corroded, play in both rear antiroll bar drop links

Pass 2 May 2007 87,473 miles

Pedal rubber is worn †Screen is chipped and cracked †Battery is insecure †Near side rear tyre punctured and worn unevenly †Rear antiroll bar mounting bushes and links are worn †near side front ABS sensor wire is insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2005 79,502 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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R431 FGK is a 1997 Ford Probe in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R431 FGK, 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 R431 FGK registered?

R431 FGK is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R431 FGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R431 FGK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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