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R792 EMB

1998 Ford Probe

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

66,873 mi
Last recorded66,873 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Probe92,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 EMB
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 66,873 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 65,727 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 65,522 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2023 64,784 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 62,548 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 60,900 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 58,245 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 56,306 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 51,352 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 48,725 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 45,748 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 42,956 miles
Fail 19 May 2013 40,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2013 40,494 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 38,354 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 36,818 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 34,996 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,417 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 32,147 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 31,332 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 28,041 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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R792 EMB is a 1998 Ford Probe in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R792 EMB, 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 R792 EMB registered?

R792 EMB is a 1998 Ford Probe, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R792 EMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R792 EMB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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