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N189 LGN

1996 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,190 mi
Last recorded104,190 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 LGN
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 104,190 miles

Battery insecure

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

offside wiper blade split

Fail 7 Oct 2009 104,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 4 Jun 2008 100,254 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2008 100,214 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 1,232 miles

Drive shaft gaiters very poor condition

Front brake discs generally corroded on inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2006 83,413 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS WORN CLOSE TO SERVICE LIMIT

FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE CLOSE TO LIMIT

FRONT TYRES WORN LOW AND UEVENLY

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO SERVICE LIMIT

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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N189 LGN is a 1996 Ford Probe in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N189 LGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N189 LGN registered?

N189 LGN is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N189 LGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N189 LGN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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