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N47 HPU

1996 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,310 mi
Last recorded62,310 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN47 HPU
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 62,310 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 62,300 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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N47 HPU is a 1996 Ford Probe in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N47 HPU, 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 N47 HPU registered?

N47 HPU is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 24 July 1996.

Is N47 HPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N47 HPU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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