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N292 AKR

1995 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,820 mi
Last recorded129,820 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Probe95,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN292 AKR
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 129,820 miles

all coil springs corroding

all welding repairs heavily undersealed

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

both front tyres bald on inner edges + close to limit

both rear brake pipes corroding

front brake discs ridged

heavy engine oil leak

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 6 Jul 2010 129,817 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all coil springs corroding

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

both front tyres bald on inner edges + close to limit

both rear brake pipes corroding

front brake discs ridged

heavy engine oil leak

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2009 124,221 miles

c.o on limit

corrosion not through all skins rear inner sills + rear chassis rails + o/s/r inner wheel arch

engine oil leak

front brake discs ridged

front to rear brake pipes corroding

o/s/f coil spring corroding

some play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Fail 7 Jul 2009 124,192 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion not through all skins rear inner sills + rear chassis rails + o/s/r inner wheel arch

engine oil leak

front brake discs ridged

front to rear brake pipes corroding

o/s/f coil spring corroding

some play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 30 Jun 2008 116,016 miles

damp around steering rack

engine oil leak

front brake discs ridged + pads thin

front brake flexi hoses heavily perished

front tyres on limit + cuts in o/s/f tyre sidewalls

Pass 4 Jul 2007 103,635 miles

engine oil leak

front brake discs ridged

front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2006 96,262 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 96,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 88,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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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N292 AKR is a 1995 Ford Probe in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Ford Probe models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 95,968 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 N292 AKR, 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 31 years old, this Ford Probe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N292 AKR is a 1995 Ford Probe, first registered on 29 December 1995.

Is N292 AKR safe to buy?

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