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R217 KGN

1998 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

114,359 mi
Last recorded114,359 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Ford Probe92,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 KGN
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 114,359 miles

Coil spring corroded X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 12 Dec 2022 114,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion underneath

Pass 4 Jan 2022 113,936 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 15 Dec 2020 113,380 miles

oil leak

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 12 Dec 2019 113,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 3 Jan 2019 112,087 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 110,879 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 108,872 miles

Centre Front Lower Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 106,922 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 106,921 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2014 104,724 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2014 104,627 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2013 102,123 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 102,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 97,086 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

play in n/s/f wishbone bush

Pass 8 Jul 2011 90,605 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 90,605 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs worn

front to rear brake pipes corroded

play in n/s/f anti roll bar droplink

Pass 26 Jun 2010 85,123 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 85,123 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front discs worn

Pass 20 Jun 2009 79,452 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres on limit

slight play in n/s/f wishbone bushes

Pass 5 Jan 2008 70,332 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 70,332 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 64,464 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 64,418 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 56,611 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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R217 KGN is a 1998 Ford Probe in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 R217 KGN, 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.

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R217 KGN is a 1998 Ford Probe, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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