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DTO 256B

1995 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,847 mi
Last recorded131,847 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Probe95,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTO 256B
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2011 131,847 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOW HEAVY WEAR ON ROLLER TEST

corrosion hole and corrosion on rear outer sills

pin-hole leak to nearside cv gaitor

retraction poor drivers seat belt

Pass 22 Apr 2010 124,240 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

osr sill slight corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2009 119,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2009 119,612 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2008 115,571 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 4 May 2007 110,485 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 110,485 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

ns inner cv boot insecure

Pass 11 May 2006 101,873 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 101,514 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

near side rear tyre down to 2mm

off side rear tyre down to 2mm

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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DTO 256B is a 1995 Ford Probe in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1995 Ford Probe models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 95,968 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 DTO 256B, 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 31 years old, this Ford Probe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DTO 256B registered?

DTO 256B is a 1995 Ford Probe, first registered on 22 February 1995.

Is DTO 256B safe to buy?

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