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R928 XOO

1997 Ford Probe

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,392 mi
Last recorded156,392 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR928 XOO
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 156,392 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 156,392 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 147,100 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface rust all brake pipes

Fail 18 Oct 2010 147,100 miles

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

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface rust all brake pipes

Pass 29 Sep 2009 138,715 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre has cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

plastic outer sill covers fitted to offside and nearside

temporary repairs carried out to centre exhaust <not blowing>

Fail 29 Sep 2009 138,715 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre has cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

plastic outer sill covers fitted to offside and nearside

temporary repairs carried out to centre exhaust <not blowing>

Pass 29 Sep 2008 134,205 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 132,409 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 130,149 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished †n/s/r tyre cracked in tread

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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R928 XOO is a 1997 Ford Probe in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford Probe models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 92,898 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R928 XOO, 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 R928 XOO registered?

R928 XOO is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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