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N328 BKV

1996 Ford Probe

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,413 mi
Last recorded68,413 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN328 BKV
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 68,413 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 61,638 miles

Battery insecure

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Sep 2010 61,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2009 55,578 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 55,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 53,927 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 53,923 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 93,926 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 93,926 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate cracked

petrol cap cover difficult to open

tailgate supports leak

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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N328 BKV is a 1996 Ford Probe in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N328 BKV, 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 N328 BKV registered?

N328 BKV is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N328 BKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N328 BKV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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