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N811 ABL

1996 Ford Probe

Purple Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,893 mi
Last recorded112,893 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN811 ABL
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 112,893 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 112,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer shoulder and sidewall deteriorated/perished.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre outer shoulder and sidewall deteriorated/perished.

Offside Front Tyre outer shoulder deteriorated/perished.

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

Offside Rear Tyre outer shoulder deteriorated/perished.

Fail 14 Sep 2017 112,657 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre outer shoulder and sidewall deteriorated/perished.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre outer shoulder and sidewall deteriorated/perished.

Offside Front Tyre outer shoulder deteriorated/perished.

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

Offside Rear Tyre outer shoulder deteriorated/perished.

Pass 22 Jul 2016 112,524 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 112,524 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 112,408 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 112,230 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 112,028 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 111,843 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 111,661 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 111,330 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 111,327 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 110,097 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 110,879 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 110,555 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 109,991 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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N811 ABL is a 1996 Ford Probe in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N811 ABL, 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 N811 ABL registered?

N811 ABL is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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