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N796 JCW

1996 Ford Probe

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

68,542 mi
Last recorded68,542 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN796 JCW
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 68,542 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 68,398 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 64,976 miles

all tyres cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2016 64,127 miles

all tyres cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2015 62,983 miles

all tyres cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2014 62,013 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 60,869 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 58,846 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 55,384 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 51,452 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 47,963 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 44,689 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 41,976 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 39,305 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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N796 JCW is a 1996 Ford Probe in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 N796 JCW, 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 N796 JCW registered?

N796 JCW is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N796 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N796 JCW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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