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N226 JGJ

1995 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,767 mi
Last recorded122,767 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Probe95,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 JGJ
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 122,767 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 120,536 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 120,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 118,105 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 118,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 116,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 114,489 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 114,489 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 109,421 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 103,581 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 103,576 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil level low/service???

near side front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 22 Jan 2007 99,174 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 99,174 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 93,779 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 93,579 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres worn inner edges close to limits. †air conditioning dryer badly corroded. †rear tracking ???

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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N226 JGJ is a 1995 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Ford Probe models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 95,968 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 JGJ, 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 31 years old, this Ford Probe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N226 JGJ is a 1995 Ford Probe, first registered on 15 September 1995.

Is N226 JGJ safe to buy?

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