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N326 EVX

1996 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

152,126 mi
Last recorded152,126 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN326 EVX
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2010 152,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Both inner driveshafts gaitors leaking

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Various oil leaks

Pass 25 Aug 2009 140,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front seatbelt buckle taped up

Fail 24 Aug 2009 140,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 118,401 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 118,401 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 109,689 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 109,682 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 102,209 miles

both front outer cv boots perished

both track rod ends boots perished

Fail 15 Aug 2006 102,209 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)

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)

both front outer cv boots perished

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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N326 EVX is a 1996 Ford Probe in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N326 EVX, 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 N326 EVX registered?

N326 EVX is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 16 April 1996.

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