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R989 HDV

1998 Ford Probe

Gold Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,424 mi
Last recorded74,424 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Probe92,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 HDV
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 74,424 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 65,985 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 65,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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R989 HDV is a 1998 Ford Probe in Gold with a 1,991cc 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 R989 HDV, 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 R989 HDV registered?

R989 HDV is a 1998 Ford Probe, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R989 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R989 HDV 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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