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R457 HNW

1997 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,504 mi
Last recorded155,504 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 HNW
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 155,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre is scrubbing inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2012 151,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

chassis and sills corroded

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre has a cut in tread showing cords but not quite big enough to fail

Fail 9 Nov 2012 151,694 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

chassis and sills corroded

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre has a cut in tread showing cords but not quite big enough to fail

Pass 10 Oct 2011 143,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

offside front tyre close and scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2011 143,601 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

offside front tyre close and scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2010 133,437 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 13 Sep 2010 133,420 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Jul 2009 126,016 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 117,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 110,587 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 104,862 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R457 HNW is a 1997 Ford Probe in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R457 HNW, 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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R457 HNW is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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