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N606 MAE

1996 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,444 mi
Last recorded100,444 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN606 MAE
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 100,444 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 3 Nov 2009 100,301 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 4 Dec 2008 96,832 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 96,739 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

hand brake travel

Pass 10 Nov 2007 93,502 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2006 90,805 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Nov 2006 90,796 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Oct 2006 90,789 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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N606 MAE is a 1996 Ford Probe in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N606 MAE, 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 N606 MAE registered?

N606 MAE is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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