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N190 LGJ

1996 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,772 mi
Last recorded75,772 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN190 LGJ
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 75,772 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 75,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

205/55VR15

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 74,714 miles

air bag light flashing

n/s o/s rear tyres cracking

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s rear light lens broken but not showing any light

o/s n/s front tyres cracking badly

Pass 29 Jul 2009 74,614 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is perished.

offside front tyre is perished.

Fail 29 Jul 2009 74,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre is perished.

offside front tyre is perished.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 74,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 71,950 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 70,411 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 5 Aug 2005 69,300 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 69,300 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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N190 LGJ is a 1996 Ford Probe in Red 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 N190 LGJ, 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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N190 LGJ is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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