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R451 FGK

1997 Ford Probe

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,766 mi
Last recorded97,766 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 FGK
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 97,766 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 97,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 92,275 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 88,730 miles

advise front sidelights dim at time of test

advise nearside front cv gaitor deteriated at time of test ( recommend replacement )

advise rear brake pad check at time of test ( unable to inspect fully )

advise slight play in nearside rear droplink tie-bar rod at time of test

Pass 11 May 2006 80,000 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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R451 FGK is a 1997 Ford Probe in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R451 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R451 FGK registered?

R451 FGK is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R451 FGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R451 FGK shows 5 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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