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R869 XTW

1997 Ford Probe

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,084 mi
Last recorded78,084 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 XTW
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 78,084 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)

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Fail 31 Mar 2012 78,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 26 Mar 2011 76,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 69,198 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 64,826 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 58,323 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 58,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 57,355 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 54,416 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 54,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside 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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R869 XTW is a 1997 Ford Probe in Silver 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 R869 XTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R869 XTW registered?

R869 XTW is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R869 XTW safe to buy?

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