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N347 RFT

1996 Ford Probe

Purple Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

90,352 mi
Last recorded90,352 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2006
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN347 RFT
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2006 90,352 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine rattle/tapping noise hence emission test aborted.

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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N347 RFT is a 1996 Ford Probe in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 N347 RFT, 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 N347 RFT registered?

N347 RFT is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N347 RFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N347 RFT shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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