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N561 CMK

1996 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,136 mi
Last recorded132,136 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN561 CMK
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 132,136 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

power steering rack boots moist

Pass 28 Jun 2011 12,783 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 125,808 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 125,759 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 123,482 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 123,470 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 119,670 miles

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)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 107,706 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 98,848 miles

Nearside 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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N561 CMK is a 1996 Ford Probe in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 N561 CMK, 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 N561 CMK registered?

N561 CMK is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 6 May 1996.

Is N561 CMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N561 CMK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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