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R375 OFR

1998 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,884 mi
Last recorded195,884 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Probe92,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR375 OFR
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2007 195,884 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 195,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2005 187,947 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 187,947 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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R375 OFR is a 1998 Ford Probe in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R375 OFR, 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 R375 OFR registered?

R375 OFR is a 1998 Ford Probe, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R375 OFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R375 OFR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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