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R10 WSK

1998 Ford Probe

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,254 mi
Last recorded134,254 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Probe92,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 WSK
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 134,254 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 134,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 127,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 127,496 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 127,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 118,672 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 118,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 109,628 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

boot struts defective

Fail 24 Jan 2006 109,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

boot struts defective

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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R10 WSK is a 1998 Ford Probe in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Ford Probe models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 92,650 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 R10 WSK, 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 28 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 R10 WSK registered?

R10 WSK is a 1998 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R10 WSK safe to buy?

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