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P174 CRN

1997 Ford Probe

Gold Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

97,500 mi
Last recorded97,500 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 CRN
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 97,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 14 Nov 2020 97,498 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both rear outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and offside front crossmember to chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 29 May 2019 95,735 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 94,673 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 92,861 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 92,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 May 2015 90,838 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 86,658 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 85,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

offside front anti roll bar link has slight play

rear anti roll bar links have slight play

Pass 11 May 2012 82,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2011 80,641 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 78,501 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 72,876 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 69,987 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 65,096 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 63,568 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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P174 CRN is a 1997 Ford Probe in Gold with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P174 CRN, 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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P174 CRN is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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