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R568 FVK

1997 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,099 mi
Last recorded111,099 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR568 FVK
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 111,099 miles

engine oil leaks

rear brake pipes and ferrules corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2008 111,079 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine oil leaks

rear brake pipes and ferrules corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2007 101,242 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 101,213 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 92,935 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 92,894 miles

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

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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R568 FVK is a 1997 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc 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 R568 FVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R568 FVK registered?

R568 FVK is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R568 FVK safe to buy?

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