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R56 GWK

1997 Ford Probe

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,268 mi
Last recorded120,268 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 GWK
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2010 120,268 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

car seems to have been standing a while

ext. system getting rusty in places

general wear and surface rust on all discs

metal brake pipes starting to rust in places

metal fuel pipes getting rusty in places

o/s/f seat covering wearing

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to o/s/f fog light

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 23 Sep 2009 119,271 miles

o/s/f seat covering wearing

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery loose in holder

bonnet safty catch sticking

general wear on all discs

metal fuel pipes starting to rust in places

n/s/f dip beam aim on lower limits

slight damage to front number place

slight damagen to o/s/f fog lamp

slight movement/wear in o/s/f a/r/bar

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 1 Oct 2008 110,346 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 110,346 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 84,193 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 84,193 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 72,618 miles

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

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

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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R56 GWK is a 1997 Ford Probe in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R56 GWK, 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 R56 GWK registered?

R56 GWK is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R56 GWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R56 GWK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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