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A843 GAL

1997 Ford Probe

Purple Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

177,761 mi
Last recorded177,761 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA843 GAL
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2014 177,761 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 161,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2013 161,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 152,657 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 146,648 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2010 119,754 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE uses motor cycle size characters-only permissable on imported vehicles where a U.K.size plate cannot be accomodated.This car may be an import as rear fog lamp is an after-market type.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 May 2010 119,645 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE uses motor cycle size characters-only permissable on imported vehicles where a U.K.size plate cannot be accomodated.This car may be an import as rear fog lamp is an after-market type.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 109,820 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 109,820 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2008 102,706 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 102,706 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 97,735 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 104,520 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 104,520 miles

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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A843 GAL is a 1997 Ford Probe in Purple with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A843 GAL, 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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A843 GAL is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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