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R856 TBC

1998 Ford Probe

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,177 mi
Last recorded79,177 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Probe92,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 TBC
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 79,177 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 79,095 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 75,630 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 67,595 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 66,653 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 87,593 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 87,593 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

SEVIER OIL LEAK

Pass 4 Mar 2006 78,724 miles

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

rear tail lamps bright

Fail 4 Mar 2006 78,724 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

rear tail lamps bright

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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R856 TBC is a 1998 Ford Probe in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R856 TBC, 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 R856 TBC registered?

R856 TBC is a 1998 Ford Probe, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R856 TBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R856 TBC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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