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R761 PAB

1997 Ford Probe

Purple Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,851 mi
Last recorded146,851 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 PAB
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2009 146,851 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

accident damage to both rear chassis

Pass 30 Jul 2008 134,498 miles

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in o/d front antiroll bar linkage joints

Fail 29 Jul 2008 134,498 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in o/d front antiroll bar linkage joints

Pass 27 Jul 2007 113,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 112,557 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 95,117 miles

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

Offside Front 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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R761 PAB is a 1997 Ford Probe in Purple with a 1,991cc 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 R761 PAB, 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 R761 PAB registered?

R761 PAB is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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