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N229 CND

1996 Ford Probe

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,185 mi
Last recorded65,185 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 CND
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 65,185 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 63,147 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 63,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 61,102 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor to inner sill + bulk head (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill end (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 61,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Battery negative terminal lose

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 52,091 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body sealant used difficult to access some component

Pass 10 May 2021 51,857 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 51,117 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 50,177 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 50,176 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,855 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 46,900 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 42,152 miles

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

offside front crossmember corroded and holed

Pass 9 Apr 2013 41,751 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 41,743 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 40,952 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 39,506 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,822 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 37,314 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 36,389 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 34,584 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 29,100 miles

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

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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N229 CND is a 1996 Ford Probe in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N229 CND, 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 N229 CND registered?

N229 CND is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N229 CND safe to buy?

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