MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,977 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
all discs on inside edges slight corrossion
evidence of gease around o/s gaitor but new one fitted
headlight cosmetic mask on headlight but beam patten okay
led light wiring loose underside of vehicle
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
both inner cv boots leaking grease
both side repeaters dull
front and rear brake discs slightly corroded
handbrake travel high
nearside rear brake slightly binding
offside front outer constant velocity joint knocking
both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.
both rear shock absorbers, sweat leak.
foot brake anti slip pad wearing.
front brake pads wearing low.
nearside front tyre on 1.7mm.
offside front tyre on 1.6mm
stone chip on windsreen.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.
both rear shock absorbers, sweat leak.
foot brake anti slip pad wearing.
nearside front tyre on 1.7mm.
offside front tyre on 1.6mm
stone chip on windsreen.
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N478 HLX is a 1996 Ford Probe in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 N478 HLX, 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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N478 HLX is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 30 April 1996.
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