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R571 UUX

1997 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

131,515 mi
Last recorded131,515 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR571 UUX
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 131,515 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

all coil springs rusty

corrosion developing under bonnet

front exhaust very rusty

very rust under vehicle corrosion developing/outer sills

Fail 17 Feb 2015 131,507 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

all coil springs rusty

corrosion developing under bonnet

front exhaust very rusty

very rust under vehicle corrosion developing/outer sills

Pass 11 Feb 2014 130,674 miles

Front o/s lens slight lose

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

corrosion developed under vehicle

Pass 5 Mar 2013 129,691 miles

front & middle exhaust badly deterioated & corroded.

front exhaust mount clamp corroded & broken.

nearside & offside rear trailing arms are corroded & slightly distorted/bent.

nearside front brake slight judder.

offside front metal brake pipe is corroded.

oil leak(s).

Fail 25 Feb 2013 129,567 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front & middle exhaust badly deterioated & corroded.

front exhaust mount clamp corroded & broken.

nearside & offside rear trailing arms are corroded & slightly distorted/bent.

nearside front brake slight judder.

offside front metal brake pipe is corroded.

oil leak(s).

Pass 29 Feb 2012 128,183 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust clamp corroded away

front exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2012 128,183 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust clamp corroded away

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2011 12,632 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewalls cracked.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 121,880 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fonrt exhaust insecure /clamp corroded

offside front indicator slightly inscure

offside rear tyre on the limit

Fail 4 Feb 2010 121,844 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fonrt exhaust insecure /clamp corroded

offside front indicator slightly inscure

offside rear tyre on the limit

Pass 4 Feb 2009 116,614 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front indicator slightly insecure

Fail 23 Jan 2009 116,441 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front indicator slightly insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2008 113,097 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 113,058 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 109,511 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 109,511 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 107,718 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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R571 UUX is a 1997 Ford Probe in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 R571 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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R571 UUX is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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