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R791 WNE

1997 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,141 mi
Last recorded117,141 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 WNE
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 117,141 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 106,774 miles

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

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

hand brake just met mot limits

plastic covers prevented full vehicle inspection

Pass 20 Jul 2007 98,676 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 98,301 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 89,998 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 83,011 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 82,698 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R791 WNE is a 1997 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R791 WNE, 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 R791 WNE registered?

R791 WNE is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R791 WNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R791 WNE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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