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N266 JTC

1996 Ford Probe

Red Electric 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

244,171 mi
Last recorded244,171 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN266 JTC
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 244,171 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion nearside rear inner wheel arch and inner sill

Pass 27 May 2023 243,878 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 241,908 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 238,551 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 235,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 229,929 miles

Nearside Front slight corrosion on floor.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear chaissis has slight corrosion.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 22,578 miles

loose wires under bonnet need clipping up

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear h/brake effort low

some corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

some corrosion to offside rear brake disc

some corrosion to offside rear chassis

some corrosion to rear of both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Nov 2016 223,325 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 217,474 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 213,671 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 210,465 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 210,465 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 208,383 miles

offside front lower wishbone arm front inner bush worn

rear of offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 205,697 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inside edges

offside hand brake low

Pass 4 Mar 2010 200,465 miles

rear of offside front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

slight crack in w/screen

slight power stering fliud leak

Pass 4 Mar 2008 193,883 miles

front ytyres just on legal limit

nearside rear h/brake effort low

nearside rear tyre very close to limit

rear of offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2007 187,348 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2007 187,348 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 173,989 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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N266 JTC is a 1996 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 N266 JTC, 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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N266 JTC is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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