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L171 JPY

1994 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,059 mi
Last recorded97,059 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Ford Probe100,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL171 JPY
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 97,059 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 97,059 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 93,171 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

engine management light on

n/s/f roll bar links noisey

Pass 14 Nov 2007 93,171 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

engine management light on

n/s/f roll bar links noisey

Fail 24 Nov 2006 91,409 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 91,409 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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L171 JPY is a 1994 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Ford Probe models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 100,826 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 L171 JPY, 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 32 years old, this Ford Probe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L171 JPY registered?

L171 JPY is a 1994 Ford Probe, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L171 JPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L171 JPY shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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