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N502 BND

1996 Ford Probe

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,811 mi
Last recorded131,811 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN502 BND
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 131,811 miles

Both front brake discs pitted/corroded

Both rear brake discs pitted/corroded

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

Oil leak

Slight noise nearside front possible wheel bearing

Slight noise nearside rear possible wheel bearing

Slight noise offside front possible wheel bearing

Fail 24 May 2011 131,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Both front brake discs pitted/corroded

Both rear brake discs pitted/corroded

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

Oil leak

Slight noise nearside front possible wheel bearing

Slight noise nearside rear possible wheel bearing

Slight noise offside front possible wheel bearing

Pass 9 Apr 2009 114,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 98,373 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 98,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 84,311 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 84,298 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 84,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre outter side wall starting to crack

Pass 8 Oct 2005 84,075 miles

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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N502 BND is a 1996 Ford Probe in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N502 BND, 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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N502 BND is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N502 BND safe to buy?

The MOT history for N502 BND shows 9 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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