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C9 MBN

1997 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,712 mi
Last recorded72,712 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 MBN
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 72,712 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r antiroll bar link has slight play

Fail 24 Oct 2017 72,712 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r antiroll bar link has slight play

Pass 7 Jul 2016 70,219 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 70,219 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 67,812 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 67,812 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 65,404 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 65,404 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 23,726 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 23,726 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 59,372 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)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 56,648 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 54,644 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 51,206 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front slider caps missing off caliper

Fail 2 Apr 2008 39,083 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 39,083 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 22,726 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 22,435 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 21,857 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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C9 MBN is a 1997 Ford Probe in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 C9 MBN, 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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C9 MBN is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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