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N358 EHJ

1996 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,449 mi
Last recorded147,449 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN358 EHJ
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 147,449 miles

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

offside rear brake disc is in poor condition

Fail 30 Oct 2010 147,388 miles

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

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

offside rear brake disc is in poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2009 142,107 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 136,522 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 129,055 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 121,548 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 121,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2005 114,936 miles

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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N358 EHJ is a 1996 Ford Probe in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 N358 EHJ, 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 N358 EHJ registered?

N358 EHJ is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N358 EHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N358 EHJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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