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N429 GEV

1996 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,593 mi
Last recorded78,593 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN429 GEV
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2009 78,593 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

all disc rusty

exh in poor condition

o/s/f tyre on limits inner edge

oil leak

water leak

Pass 22 Jul 2008 78,549 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2008 78,549 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 26 Jul 2007 75,838 miles

slight wear front disc

Pass 25 Jan 2007 73,545 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 70,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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N429 GEV is a 1996 Ford Probe in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N429 GEV, 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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N429 GEV is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is N429 GEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N429 GEV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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