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R65 BND

1998 Ford Probe

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,863 mi
Last recorded120,863 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Probe92,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 BND
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2007 120,863 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 120,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 101,554 miles

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

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

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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R65 BND is a 1998 Ford Probe in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R65 BND, 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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What year was R65 BND registered?

R65 BND is a 1998 Ford Probe, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R65 BND safe to buy?

The MOT history for R65 BND 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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