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N170 YNN

1996 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

112,614 mi
Last recorded112,614 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 YNN
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2012 112,614 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2011 108,418 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 108,418 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 103,532 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

slight cracking to both front brake hoses

slight cracking to o/s/f cv boot

Fail 18 Jan 2010 103,532 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to exhaust system

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

slight cracking to both front brake hoses

slight cracking to o/s/f cv boot

Pass 14 Feb 2009 99,007 miles

minor scratches and dents on bodywork

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Fail 14 Feb 2009 99,007 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

minor scratches and dents on bodywork

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 1 Feb 2008 93,065 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 93,065 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

body and wheels scratched

body damage o/s

corrosion on sump

slight oil leak

slight wear on front brake discs

small chips in screen

Pass 17 Feb 2007 85,002 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 79,467 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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N170 YNN is a 1996 Ford Probe in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N170 YNN, 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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N170 YNN is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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