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N680 BWU

1995 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

149,857 mi
Last recorded149,857 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Probe95,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN680 BWU
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 149,857 miles

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

front discs

Fail 19 Dec 2011 149,853 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front discs

Pass 13 Dec 2010 143,522 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 143,518 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 137,963 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 13,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 131,097 miles

adjustment of handbrake advised

Pass 10 Dec 2007 128,080 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 128,077 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 123,037 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 123,026 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 117,636 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 117,636 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N680 BWU is a 1995 Ford Probe in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1995 Ford Probe models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 95,968 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 N680 BWU, 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 31 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 N680 BWU registered?

N680 BWU is a 1995 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N680 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N680 BWU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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