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R281 ULN

1998 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,682 mi
Last recorded72,682 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Probe92,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 ULN
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 72,682 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 72,586 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 64,813 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 61,738 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 58,657 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 58,657 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 53,902 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 50,910 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 48,096 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 44,849 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 40,853 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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R281 ULN is a 1998 Ford Probe in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R281 ULN, 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 R281 ULN registered?

R281 ULN is a 1998 Ford Probe, first registered on 21 February 1998.

Is R281 ULN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R281 ULN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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