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N480 PTX

1996 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,369 mi
Last recorded116,369 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN480 PTX
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 116,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 116,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted flexy inscure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted flexy inscure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 116,343 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2016 114,828 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 112,546 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 110,040 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 110,040 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 107,748 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 107,701 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 105,266 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 105,266 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 102,561 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 100,768 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 100,768 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 94,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 94,136 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 91,659 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

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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N480 PTX is a 1996 Ford Probe in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N480 PTX, 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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What year was N480 PTX registered?

N480 PTX is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N480 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N480 PTX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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