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R526 NAM

1997 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,678 mi
Last recorded165,678 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 NAM
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 165,678 miles

Advisory items as per last test report on Test No. 311413500486 22/07/2010 SF

Fail 22 Jul 2010 165,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

front no plate cracked to limit on becoming insecure.

front radiator support cross member corroded at the ends.

n/s/r indicator lens damaged slightly.

off side headlamp aim on lower limit.

off side rear body panel damaged near to causing a sharp edge.

outer sills corroded in places.

rear section of exhaust corroded slightly.

slight play in near side rear anti roll bar D bush.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 156,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front number plate damaged

tailgate struts defective

Pass 17 Jul 2008 145,629 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 138,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 129,425 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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R526 NAM is a 1997 Ford Probe in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R526 NAM, 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 R526 NAM registered?

R526 NAM is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R526 NAM safe to buy?

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