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DWP 1W

1997 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,397 mi
Last recorded100,397 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWP 1W
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 100,397 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 99,108 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 96,828 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 96,828 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 94,327 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 92,307 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 88,994 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 88,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 86,647 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 84,314 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 81,647 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 81,632 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 79,048 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 79,041 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 76,067 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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DWP 1W is a 1997 Ford Probe in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DWP 1W, 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 DWP 1W registered?

DWP 1W is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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