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M85 UAR

1994 Ford Probe

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,082 mi
Last recorded123,082 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Ford Probe100,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM85 UAR
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2009 123,082 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 123,082 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 122,742 miles

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

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

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

205/55/16 fitted to rear.205/50/16 fitted to front

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2008 122,121 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

205/55/16 fitted to rear.205/50/16 fitted to 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)

Pass 30 May 2007 111,195 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 98,555 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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M85 UAR is a 1994 Ford Probe in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M85 UAR, 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 M85 UAR registered?

M85 UAR is a 1994 Ford Probe, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M85 UAR safe to buy?

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