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M486 EGV

1995 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,533 mi
Last recorded157,533 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Probe95,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM486 EGV
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2010 157,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Bonnet stay not fixed at base

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 153,362 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 146,231 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes near fuel tank rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2007 142,513 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 135,048 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 135,014 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 126,557 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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M486 EGV is a 1995 Ford Probe in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 M486 EGV, 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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M486 EGV is a 1995 Ford Probe, first registered on 3 January 1995.

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