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N681 HVW

1995 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,837 mi
Last recorded156,837 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1995 Ford Probe95,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN681 HVW
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 156,837 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 156,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 127,914 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak engine area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 125,396 miles

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

O/S/F & N/S/F Tyres worn SERIOUSLY on edges -225/50/26 - no stock -

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

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

Oil leak from oil filter area

Vehicle smoking during emissions

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust section rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2014 123,703 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front of exhaust system rusty

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Slight oil leak from sump area

Fail 27 Feb 2014 123,703 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front of exhaust system rusty

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Slight oil leak from sump area

Fail 25 Feb 2013 122,098 miles

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

Battery insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak sump area

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 122,098 miles

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

Battery insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak sump area

Pass 1 Mar 2012 120,541 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 120,541 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

BATTERY-INSECURE

OIL-LEAK

Pass 3 Mar 2011 119,032 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

DRIVERS BACK REST SLIGHTLY INSECURE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

Pass 1 Mar 2010 117,497 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 117,497 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 115,832 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 11,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 114,032 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 114,032 miles

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

O/S/&/N/S/ FRONT TYRES WORN BAD ON OUTER EDGES

O/S/FRONT C.V.GAITOR CLIP LOOSE

Pass 5 Mar 2007 111,579 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 111,579 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

NAIL IN N/S/REAR TYRE TREAD

O/S/AND N/S/FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

O/S/FRONT C.V.GAITOR CLIP LOOSE

Pass 27 Feb 2006 109,749 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 109,749 miles

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

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

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

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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N681 HVW is a 1995 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N681 HVW, 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.

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N681 HVW is a 1995 Ford Probe, first registered on 23 August 1995.

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