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R476 MAU

1997 Ford Probe

Gold Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,111 mi
Last recorded97,111 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 MAU
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 97,111 miles

Front down pipe mesh split very slightly

oil leak very slightly

Fail 4 Jan 2016 97,111 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint stabiliser (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Front down pipe mesh split very slightly

oil leak very slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2015 92,345 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 92,332 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 87,477 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 87,477 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 82,551 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 77,766 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 72,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 67,198 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 62,415 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 57,520 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Dec 2007 57,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 52,411 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 46,321 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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R476 MAU is a 1997 Ford Probe in Gold with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R476 MAU, 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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R476 MAU is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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