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N363 EHJ

1996 Ford Probe

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,789 mi
Last recorded105,789 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN363 EHJ
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 105,789 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 105,787 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 105,439 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2016 105,439 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)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 105,427 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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (outer sill holed) (5.2.6)

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

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

all four tyres perished( not showing cords )

Pass 25 Nov 2014 104,326 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

under car and components rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2013 102,663 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

under car and components very rusty

Fail 20 Nov 2013 102,663 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

under car and components very rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2012 101,521 miles

Both outer drive shaft gaiters perishing

Front ball joint dust covers perishing

N/S/R and front brake hoses perishing

O/S/R tyre depth 3.0mm

Fail 22 Nov 2012 101,521 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both outer drive shaft gaiters perishing

Front ball joint dust covers perishing

N/S/R and front brake hoses perishing

O/S/R tyre depth 3.0mm

Pass 24 Nov 2011 98,976 miles

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

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

under car and components rusty

Fail 23 Nov 2011 98,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

under car and components rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2010 96,095 miles

all brake hose ends rusty

front and rear suspension components very rusty

small cracks in front and rear brake hoses

underside very rusty and holes in none structure areas

Fail 30 Nov 2010 96,095 miles

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

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

CAT backwards exhaust in very poor condition

all brake hose ends rusty

front and rear suspension components very rusty

small cracks in front and rear brake hoses

underside very rusty and holes in none structure areas

Pass 25 Nov 2009 94,108 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

under car and components rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2008 91,972 miles

Both outer CV boots perishing

Metal fuel breather pipes very rusty

Rear suspension and rear underside rusty

Fail 20 Nov 2007 89,457 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

under car and components rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2007 89,457 miles

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

under car and components rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2006 87,406 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 87,406 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 83,193 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 83,193 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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N363 EHJ is a 1996 Ford Probe in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N363 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.

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N363 EHJ is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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