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R474 ULT

1997 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,092 mi
Last recorded106,092 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 ULT
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 106,092 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 106,092 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 99,825 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007 99,825 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 99,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front bumper insecure

nearside front tyre tread getting low

Pass 28 Apr 2006 91,161 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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R474 ULT is a 1997 Ford Probe in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R474 ULT, 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 R474 ULT registered?

R474 ULT is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R474 ULT safe to buy?

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