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N816 EBG

1996 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

69,999 mi
Last recorded69,999 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN816 EBG
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 69,999 miles

O/S/F Tyre side wall cracking

N/S/F Seat belt stalk plastic trim missing

Fail 13 May 2015 69,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/F Seat belt stalk plastic trim missing

O/S/F Tyre side wall cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2014 68,522 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2014 68,518 miles

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

rear brakes binding

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2014 68,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front panel corroded and holed

oil leaking onto exhaust

Pass 26 Jul 2012 63,443 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2012 63,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 60,225 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES GREASED

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR DISCS

Fail 15 Aug 2011 60,225 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

ALL BRAKE PIPES GREASED

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR DISCS

Pass 19 Jul 2010 58,854 miles

Both rear discs corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2010 58,854 miles

Both rear discs corroded

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 57,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jun 2009 57,122 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2008 54,138 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 May 2008 54,138 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2007 52,306 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 49,396 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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N816 EBG is a 1996 Ford Probe in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 N816 EBG, 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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N816 EBG is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 6 June 1996.

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