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P15 OBE

1997 Ford Probe

Bronze Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,953 mi
Last recorded87,953 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP15 OBE
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 87,953 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under Body Covered With Seal

Fail 7 Sep 2023 87,951 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under Body Covered With Seal

Pass 1 May 2020 87,752 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2009 87,343 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 86,907 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 81,287 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 81,226 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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P15 OBE is a 1997 Ford Probe in Bronze with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P15 OBE, 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 P15 OBE registered?

P15 OBE is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P15 OBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P15 OBE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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