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M42 TVW

1994 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,524 mi
Last recorded83,524 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Ford Probe100,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM42 TVW
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 83,524 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to nearside and offside centre panels

exhaust welded but all good

mirror cracked but visability to rear ok

offside front spot lamp glass broken

Fail 27 Apr 2009 83,511 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to nearside and offside centre panels

offside front spot lamp glass broken

Pass 28 Apr 2008 80,720 miles

damage to nearside centre panel

nearside front passenger seat belt stalk plastic cover broken

nearside mirror broken

Fail 28 Apr 2008 80,720 miles

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

damage to nearside centre panel

nearside front passenger seat belt stalk plastic cover broken

nearside mirror broken

Pass 25 Apr 2007 76,699 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

boot struts will not hold boot open

nearside front seat belt plasticcover broken

some rust starting to show to raer chassis

Fail 23 Apr 2007 76,698 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

boot shock absorbers will not hold boot in open position

nearside front seat belt plastic cover broken

some rust starting to show ta rear chassis

Fail 28 Apr 2006 74,290 miles

rear brakes becoming uneven

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

knocking from under car

Pass 28 Apr 2006 74,290 miles

knocking from under car

rear brakes becoming uneven

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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M42 TVW is a 1994 Ford Probe in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M42 TVW, 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 M42 TVW registered?

M42 TVW is a 1994 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 November 1994.

Is M42 TVW safe to buy?

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