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R780 DOO

1998 Ford Probe

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,183 mi
Last recorded117,183 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Probe92,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 DOO
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2018 117,183 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Travel on foot brake

Pass 6 Jul 2017 115,614 miles

Corrosion in general on front exhaust sections

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Note plastic cover sills fitted

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

Oil leaks

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in general, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panels and chassis in general, both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides in general (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 115,614 miles

Corrosion in general on front exhaust sections

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Note plastic cover sills fitted

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

Oil leaks

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in general, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panels and chassis in general, both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides in general (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 112,785 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 109,646 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 104,600 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 104,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 98,006 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 13 Jun 2013 98,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 4 Jul 2012 94,258 miles

battery insecure

both rear brakes binding

front of exhaust flexi joint retaining rings corroded off- hanging insecure

unable to fully accertain condition of rear inner brake pads

Fail 19 Jun 2012 94,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust front flexi retaining ring insecure

rear brake pads appear low but unable to fully accertain condition with wheels in situ

rear brakes binding

Pass 27 Jun 2011 92,660 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 92,640 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 91,480 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jun 2010 91,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2009 90,223 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 90,223 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 88,732 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 87,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2006 85,523 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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R780 DOO is a 1998 Ford Probe in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R780 DOO, 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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R780 DOO is a 1998 Ford Probe, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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