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F1 PGT

1997 Ford Probe

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,651 mi
Last recorded82,651 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 PGT
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2008 82,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front lower arm rear bushes slightly cracked

rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 14 Jun 2008 82,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front lower arm rear bushes slightly cracked

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 27 Jun 2007 77,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 77,080 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 68,995 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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F1 PGT 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 F1 PGT, 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 F1 PGT registered?

F1 PGT is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is F1 PGT safe to buy?

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