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R810 GBM

1997 Ford Probe

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,713 mi
Last recorded116,713 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR810 GBM
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 116,713 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 115,628 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 113,871 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 111,933 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 May 2010 107,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 98,591 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 98,591 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 27 May 2008 89,050 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 79,033 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 79,033 miles

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

Tail gate struts failed

Pass 16 May 2006 67,136 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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R810 GBM is a 1997 Ford Probe in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R810 GBM, 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 R810 GBM registered?

R810 GBM is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R810 GBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R810 GBM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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