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M496 SBT

1995 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,451 mi
Last recorded106,451 miles
Recorded on12 May 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Probe95,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM496 SBT
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2007 106,451 miles

Both front brake discs starting to pitt on inner faces.

Both rear brake discs starting to pitt on outer faces.

Mis-fire detected at time of test.

Offside rear tyre starting to get low.

Oil leak down rear of engine.

Battery insecure.

Pass 23 May 2006 99,933 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2006 99,933 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2006 99,933 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN OUTSIDE ZONE A. †CENTRE EXHAUST VERY WEAK AND HAS A SLIGHT LEAK.

boot struts defective

Pass 23 Jun 2005 96,512 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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M496 SBT is a 1995 Ford Probe in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M496 SBT, 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 M496 SBT registered?

M496 SBT is a 1995 Ford Probe, first registered on 12 May 1995.

Is M496 SBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M496 SBT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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