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N533 KGP

1996 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,000 mi
Last recorded116,000 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN533 KGP
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2020 116,000 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill & inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension arm bushes perished

corrosion forming in front crossmember, rear subframe & suspension arms

Pass 10 Jan 2019 115,641 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 115,064 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 115,064 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ends of n/s & o/s/r main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of o/s sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort n/s & o/s (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 114,178 miles

surface corrosion on rear of both main brake pipes

Pass 2 Feb 2016 113,369 miles

front number plate damaged

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 29 Jan 2016 113,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise front wheel alignment checked

front number plate damaged

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

offside rear tyre tread wearing uneven

Pass 6 Jan 2015 112,363 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 110,889 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 110,093 miles

air bag warning lamp on

Fail 29 Jan 2013 110,093 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 27 Jan 2012 108,562 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2011 106,943 miles

Oil leak

offside front inner cv boot leaking

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 31 Jan 2011 106,920 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front inner cv boot leaking

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2010 105,021 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

slight play in o/s of steering rack.

Pass 27 Jan 2009 102,822 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 27 Jan 2009 102,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 9 Jan 2008 99,608 miles

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

slight knocking in steering column / rack

Pass 24 Jan 2007 94,864 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 94,864 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 86,960 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 86,960 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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N533 KGP is a 1996 Ford Probe in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N533 KGP, 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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N533 KGP is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 12 January 1996.

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