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S726 LFL

1998 Ford Probe

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,739 mi
Last recorded152,739 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Probe92,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS726 LFL
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 152,739 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 152,739 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 147,838 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 140,801 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 140,801 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 134,513 miles

both rear tyres cracking sidewall to tread

Pass 21 Sep 2007 127,947 miles

body kit fitted to sills

Pass 3 Mar 2006 113,336 miles

n/s front cv boot leaking slightly

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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S726 LFL is a 1998 Ford Probe in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S726 LFL, 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 S726 LFL registered?

S726 LFL is a 1998 Ford Probe, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S726 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S726 LFL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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