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N232 JWL

1996 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,560 mi
Last recorded57,560 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN232 JWL
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 57,560 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 55,493 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 55,493 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 48,427 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear exhaust corroded

rear suspension arms & rear anti-roll bar corroded

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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N232 JWL is a 1996 Ford Probe in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N232 JWL, 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 N232 JWL registered?

N232 JWL is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N232 JWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N232 JWL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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