MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,097 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
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N226 FFS 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 50%.
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 N226 FFS, 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 N226 FFS registered?
N226 FFS is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 23 April 1996.
Is N226 FFS safe to buy?
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