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R954 BHB

1997 Ford Probe

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,117 mi
Last recorded120,117 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 BHB
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 120,117 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 120,056 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 117,165 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Jan 2006 110,826 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 110,752 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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R954 BHB is a 1997 Ford Probe in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R954 BHB, 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 R954 BHB registered?

R954 BHB is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R954 BHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R954 BHB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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