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N760 YAU

1996 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,289 mi
Last recorded87,289 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN760 YAU
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 87,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2025 79,820 miles

front sills corroded both sides

Pass 10 May 2024 71,226 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 62,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d cup bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 54,450 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 47,428 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 47,219 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR RIDGID PIPE TO FLEXIBLE HOSES ON N/S AND O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 46,700 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 46,164 miles

rear brake pipes slighty corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2018 46,110 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 45,458 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 44,155 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 43,031 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 41,693 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,890 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 39,890 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 38,022 miles

o/s/r exhaust very corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,599 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 34,891 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 33,402 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,752 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 31,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 30,272 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 28,517 miles

Offside Rear 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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N760 YAU is a 1996 Ford Probe in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N760 YAU, 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 N760 YAU registered?

N760 YAU is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 23 January 1996.

Is N760 YAU safe to buy?

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