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M576 VAR

1994 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,885 mi
Last recorded123,885 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Ford Probe100,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM576 VAR
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2011 123,885 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2011 123,885 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2011 122,287 miles

Oil leak

front and rear suspension components and associated mountings are all showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

Fail 15 Feb 2011 122,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

front and rear suspension components and associated mountings are all showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 120,142 miles

front and rear suspension components and associated mountings showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

Fail 17 Feb 2010 120,126 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front and rear suspension components and associated mountings showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 117,967 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r inner quater panel corroded

slight play in n/s/f indicator recommend further investigation

Pass 11 Feb 2008 112,605 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges close to limit

n/s/r inner quarter panel corroded

slight movement in n/s/f indicator,recommend further investigation.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 112,605 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 112,605 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 110,058 miles

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

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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M576 VAR is a 1994 Ford Probe in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M576 VAR, 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 M576 VAR registered?

M576 VAR is a 1994 Ford Probe, first registered on 23 November 1994.

Is M576 VAR safe to buy?

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