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R522 UUX

1997 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,884 mi
Last recorded66,884 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 UUX
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 66,884 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses perished.

Both front wishbone's rear bushes poor condition.

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

Oil leak

grease leaking from o/s inner drive shaft boot.

Fail 16 May 2011 66,871 miles

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

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

Both front flexi brake hoses perished.

Both front wishbone's rear bushes poor condition.

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

Oil leak

grease leaking from o/s inner drive shaft boot.

Pass 24 May 2010 65,194 miles

Both fron CV boots are perished but not yet split.

Front wiper blades split.

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

o/s/f inner driver joint boot has some grease leaked out past the large clip.

Pass 22 May 2009 63,465 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 63,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 23 May 2008 61,540 miles

windscreen bonding insecure on drivers and passenger side

Fail 19 May 2008 61,533 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

windscreen bonding insecure on drivers and passenger side

Pass 14 May 2007 59,400 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 56,825 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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R522 UUX is a 1997 Ford Probe in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford Probe models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 92,898 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R522 UUX, 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 R522 UUX registered?

R522 UUX is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R522 UUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R522 UUX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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