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L599 NJO

1997 Ford Probe

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,054 mi
Last recorded81,054 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL599 NJO
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2009 81,054 miles

Front 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)

rear suspension roll bar bushes worn

Pass 10 Jul 2008 79,751 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 76,258 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges not measurable tread

front no. plate damaged. both rear suspension trailing arms corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2006 72,437 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 68,120 miles

front no. plate cracked

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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L599 NJO is a 1997 Ford Probe in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L599 NJO, 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 L599 NJO registered?

L599 NJO is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is L599 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L599 NJO shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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