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N14 SLA

1996 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,592 mi
Last recorded98,592 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 SLA
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 98,592 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 98,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 88,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 88,369 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 83,812 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust mount and clamp deterioated

nearside rear brake disc badly corroded, advise early replacment

offside front tyre worn down to 3mm and wearing on inner edge

rear inner tyre walls quite badly split

Pass 10 Jun 2009 80,054 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 77,053 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2008 77,053 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 75,078 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 72,017 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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N14 SLA is a 1996 Ford Probe in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Ford Probe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 93,331 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 N14 SLA, 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 30 years old, this Ford Probe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N14 SLA registered?

N14 SLA is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is N14 SLA safe to buy?

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