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R82 CDS

1997 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

82,745 mi
Last recorded82,745 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 CDS
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 82,745 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 82,733 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 82,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 81,461 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 81,456 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 79,020 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 Mar 2021 79,006 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect size - too small (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Mar 2020 78,886 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 78,883 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 78,792 miles

Central Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018
Pass 30 Nov 2016 78,783 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front x member starting to corrode

Pass 11 Dec 2015 78,783 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 78,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 78,780 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 78,783 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

near side front outer cv boot cracking slightly

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Oct 2012 78,783 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake hoses perishing

both front outer cv gaiters perishing

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2011 78,783 miles

both front brake hoses and cv gaiters perishing

offside front brake binding slightly

rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2010 78,783 miles

both front brake hose ferrules have surface corrosion

both front lower suspension arms have surface corrosion

both rear anti roll bar links have slight play

both rear brake discs have surface corrosion

both rear inner sills have surface corrosion

both rear metal brake pipes and brake hose ferrules have surface corrosion

outer sills not tested due to skirts fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2010 78,783 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front brake hose ferrules have surface corrosion

both front lower suspension arms have surface corrosion

both rear anti roll bar links have slight play

both rear brake discs have surface corrosion

both rear inner sills have surface corrosion

both rear metal brake pipes and brake hose ferrules have surface corrosion

outer sills not tested due to skirts fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2008 78,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

boot struts weak

headlamps surrounds corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2006 77,479 miles

both outer sills not checked due to skirts fitted

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread

offside front and both rear brake discs have surface corrosion

rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

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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R82 CDS is a 1997 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R82 CDS, 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 R82 CDS registered?

R82 CDS is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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