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L540 JJV

1994 Ford Probe

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,788 mi
Last recorded72,788 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 1994 Ford Probe100,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL540 JJV
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 72,788 miles

sills and floor pan corroded

suspension components very corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2022 72,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

sills and floor pan corroded

suspension components very corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 72,779 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 72,779 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 72,601 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 72,601 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 70,928 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc corrosion from being stood.

Fail 7 Sep 2012 70,922 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PSI LOW, SIDEWALLS CRACKED SPLIT. Offside also, not as much.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 70,195 miles

slight corrosion on all discs

Pass 23 Oct 2009 64,653 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 55,691 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 50,144 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 50,114 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 46,407 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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L540 JJV is a 1994 Ford Probe in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1994 Ford Probe models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 100,826 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 L540 JJV, 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 32 years old, this Ford Probe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L540 JJV registered?

L540 JJV is a 1994 Ford Probe, first registered on 25 March 1994.

Is L540 JJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L540 JJV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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