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N293 YRM

1996 Ford Probe

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,865 mi
Last recorded105,865 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN293 YRM
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 105,865 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 105,850 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 99,701 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 99,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s door mirror insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2006 85,039 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 85,022 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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N293 YRM is a 1996 Ford Probe in White 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 N293 YRM, 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 N293 YRM registered?

N293 YRM is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N293 YRM safe to buy?

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