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N63 GTW

1996 Ford Probe

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,610 mi
Last recorded121,610 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN63 GTW
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2025 121,610 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2024 121,106 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2023 120,391 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2022 119,631 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2021 119,216 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 118,384 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Sill area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2019 117,591 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 116,850 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 115,513 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 111,903 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 108,772 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 106,612 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 103,043 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 102,819 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

front and rear tyres slight cracking in tread

nearside rear footbrake slightly low perfomance

Pass 21 Jun 2011 92,022 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 89,256 miles

engine sump corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2010 89,256 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine sump corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2009 84,565 miles

sump corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2008 82,475 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion on front panal not perscribed area

Fail 23 Jun 2008 82,475 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion on front panal not perscribed area

Pass 5 Jul 2007 79,084 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 79,084 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 78,231 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 78,231 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 72,605 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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N63 GTW is a 1996 Ford Probe in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N63 GTW, 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 N63 GTW registered?

N63 GTW is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N63 GTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N63 GTW shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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