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R530 HWR

1997 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,921 mi
Last recorded111,921 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 HWR
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 111,921 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 111,921 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 105,898 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 104,005 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 97,131 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 97,131 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 91,374 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 84,787 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 76,686 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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R530 HWR is a 1997 Ford Probe in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R530 HWR, 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 R530 HWR registered?

R530 HWR is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R530 HWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R530 HWR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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