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N358 LGO

1996 Ford Probe

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,638 mi
Last recorded80,638 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN358 LGO
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 80,638 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 77,983 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 77,709 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 77,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 50 16W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 50 16W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 77,680 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 50 16W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 50 16W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 77,398 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 77,331 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 76,530 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 76,341 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 76,326 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 75,380 miles

Front front brake discs pattern /grooves fitted in the wrong direction.

Rear rear tyres cracking on inner side walls

engine has an oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 75,201 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 74,288 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 74,098 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 73,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides inner sills corrding

rear susp link /rod corrding

rear wiper u/s

Pass 30 Sep 2008 70,263 miles

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 68,214 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2006 65,949 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 LGO is a 1996 Ford Probe in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LGO, 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 LGO registered?

N358 LGO is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N358 LGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N358 LGO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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