MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,132 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Battery insecure
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front coil springs corroded
both rear tyres worn around edges
offside front tyre worn around inner edge
play in nearside front drop link
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front coil springs corroded
both rear tyres worn around edges
offside front tyre worn around inner edge
play in nearside front drop link
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R434 YEW is a 1997 Ford Probe in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R434 YEW, 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 R434 YEW registered?
R434 YEW is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 2 September 1997.
Is R434 YEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R434 YEW shows 8 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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