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N247 FTW

1996 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,196 mi
Last recorded60,196 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN247 FTW
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 60,196 miles

all four brake discs corroded

numerous areas of corrosion including brake lines

slight play off side front lower ball joint

Fail 11 May 2010 60,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

all four brake discs corroded

numerous areas of corrosion including brake lines

slight play off side front lower ball joint

Pass 20 Feb 2009 55,020 miles

front and main brake pipe bordrline

Pass 2 Oct 2007 54,955 miles

air bag light on during test.

offside front seat belt anchor protective cover missing.

offside front service brake disc inner face pitted becoming excessively.

park brake effort borderline.

Fail 2 Oct 2007 54,955 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

air bag light on during test.

offside front seat belt anchor protective cover missing.

offside front service brake disc inner face pitted becoming excessively.

park brake effort borderline.

Fail 29 Apr 2007 54,942 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light flashing

front wipers slightly smearing screen

o s f flexible stalk covers missing

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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N247 FTW is a 1996 Ford Probe in Green with a 1,991cc 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 N247 FTW, 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 N247 FTW registered?

N247 FTW is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N247 FTW safe to buy?

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