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R74 LGA

1998 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,566 mi
Last recorded158,566 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2006
Typical for 1998 Ford Probe92,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 LGA
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2006 158,566 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 158,566 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside 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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R74 LGA is a 1998 Ford Probe in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R74 LGA, 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 R74 LGA registered?

R74 LGA is a 1998 Ford Probe, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R74 LGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R74 LGA shows 2 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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