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N479 SNV

1995 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,555 mi
Last recorded91,555 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Probe95,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN479 SNV
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2009 91,555 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 91,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil sump pourous and slight leak

Pass 24 Oct 2008 87,581 miles

all rubber flexable brake pipe ferrules have slight corrosion

slight sump oil leak

slight under body corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2008 87,507 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

all rubber flexable brake pipe ferrules have slight corrosion

slight sump oil leak

slight under body corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2007 84,135 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 84,041 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 82,220 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 82,206 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N479 SNV is a 1995 Ford Probe in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1995 Ford Probe models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 95,968 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 N479 SNV, 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 31 years old, this Ford Probe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N479 SNV is a 1995 Ford Probe, first registered on 25 October 1995.

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