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N789 BVR

1996 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

75,728 mi
Last recorded75,728 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN789 BVR
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2008 75,728 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 75,723 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 75,713 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 73,726 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 73,865 miles

Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 70,895 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 70,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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N789 BVR is a 1996 Ford Probe in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N789 BVR, 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 N789 BVR registered?

N789 BVR is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N789 BVR safe to buy?

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