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N24 SBC

1996 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,332 mi
Last recorded99,332 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN24 SBC
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 99,332 miles

Advise brake pipes undersealed not allowing full inspection

Advise rear discs corroded

Advise underbody corrosion all over underside of vehicle

Advise underside of body undersealed not allowing full inspection

Advise vehicle modified

Pass 1 Oct 2007 93,487 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 93,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipes heavily greased not allowing correct inspection

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Sep 2006 85,808 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 76,822 miles

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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N24 SBC is a 1996 Ford Probe in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N24 SBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N24 SBC registered?

N24 SBC is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N24 SBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N24 SBC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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