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P13 MJC

1997 Ford Probe

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,373 mi
Last recorded90,373 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 MJC
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 90,373 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 80,298 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 80,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 76,436 miles

rear wiper blade split

surface rust under vehicle

Battery insecure

Fail 1 Aug 2011 76,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

alot of surface rust underneath vehicle

rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2008 66,133 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 66,132 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 63,010 miles

surface corrosion to discs and calipers suggests car has been standing.

Fail 15 Feb 2007 63,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

surface corrosion to discs and calipers suggests car has been standing.

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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P13 MJC is a 1997 Ford Probe in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P13 MJC, 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 P13 MJC registered?

P13 MJC is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is P13 MJC safe to buy?

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