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R351 VHJ

1997 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,132 mi
Last recorded71,132 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 VHJ
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 71,132 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 71,132 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

unable to check emmissions due to exhaust broken

unable to check rear nearside wheel bearing due to brake bind

Pass 4 Jul 2006 69,227 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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R351 VHJ is a 1997 Ford Probe in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R351 VHJ, 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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How do I check the history of R351 VHJ?

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What year was R351 VHJ registered?

R351 VHJ is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R351 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R351 VHJ shows 3 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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