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M478 PRB

1995 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,685 mi
Last recorded112,685 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Probe95,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM478 PRB
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 112,685 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bind on nearside rear brake

damp to offside of steering rack

nearside rear chassis corrosion behind fuel tank

security of various body panels

Fail 15 Aug 2013 112,583 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bind on nearside rear brake

damp to offside of steering rack

nearside rear chassis corrosion behind fuel tank

security of various body panels

Pass 22 Aug 2012 103,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

delamination to windscreen lower corners

play in nearside front radius arm bush

windscreen scored

Fail 20 Aug 2012 103,055 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

delamination to windscreen lower corners

grease on drive shaft boots

play in nearside front radius arm bush

wear on front brake discs and pads

windscreen scored

Pass 12 Sep 2011 96,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/side rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2010 96,480 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

previous welding repairs to rear sills

Pass 16 Nov 2009 90,109 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front side windows heavily tinted

Fail 12 Nov 2009 90,099 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front side windows heavily tinted

o/s/r disc corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2008 85,790 miles

exhaust blowing slightly.

offside front wishbone bush wearing.

Fail 2 Oct 2008 85,777 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in offside front tyre

offside front wishbone bush wearing.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 75,342 miles

offside front tyre wearing.

Fail 7 Sep 2007 75,339 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside front tyre wearing.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 61,019 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 60,834 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake balance borderline

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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M478 PRB is a 1995 Ford Probe in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M478 PRB, 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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M478 PRB is a 1995 Ford Probe, first registered on 24 May 1995.

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