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P168 MYB

1997 Ford Probe

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,598 mi
Last recorded121,598 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 MYB
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 121,598 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 146,387 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 146,387 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 142,539 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

nearside front tyre starting to ware off on inner edge

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit

ofside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight fluctuation on offside front brake

Fail 13 Aug 2007 142,539 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

nearside front tyre starting to ware off on inner edge

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight fluctuation on offside front brake

Pass 7 Aug 2006 130,571 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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P168 MYB is a 1997 Ford Probe in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford Probe models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 92,898 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P168 MYB, 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 P168 MYB registered?

P168 MYB is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P168 MYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P168 MYB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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