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N162 FTW

1996 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,374 mi
Last recorded91,374 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN162 FTW
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 91,374 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 91,374 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 May 2015 87,831 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 85,155 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Apr 2013 83,032 miles

alltyres startingto perish

Fail 19 Apr 2013 83,032 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

alltyres startingto perish

Pass 26 Apr 2012 80,459 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Mar 2011 77,739 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 77,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 75,774 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 75,774 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 73,145 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 73,145 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 70,928 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 68,200 miles

offside and nearside front constant velosity joint gaitors perished.

unable to measure brake pads. †

Fail 31 Jan 2007 68,151 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front constant velosity joint gaitors perished.

unable to measure brake pads.

Pass 24 Jan 2006 65,833 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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N162 FTW is a 1996 Ford Probe in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 N162 FTW, 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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N162 FTW is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 7 March 1996.

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