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R859 TTP

1997 Ford Probe

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,767 mi
Last recorded152,767 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR859 TTP
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 152,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH NSF 2MIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 152,743 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH NSF 2MIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 152,339 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 144,673 miles

corrosion to suspension coil springs.

front antiroll bar stabiliser rubbers cracking.

nearside front tyre very close to the legal limit,on 2 mm now limit is 1.6mm.

oil leak

rear antiroll bar has corrosion and d bushes dry/noisy.

Pass 2 Oct 2015 143,118 miles

NSF tyre wall damaged

foot brake efficiency low at 50%

small cut to NSR tyre wall

Pass 13 Aug 2014 139,562 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 138,117 miles

poor PAS assistance at idle

Fail 19 Aug 2013 138,105 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

poor PAS assistance at idle

Pass 19 Apr 2007 137,443 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel lines rusty

Fail 12 Apr 2007 137,438 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel lines rusty

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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R859 TTP is a 1997 Ford Probe in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R859 TTP, 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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R859 TTP is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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