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N817 HBY

1996 Ford Probe

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,504 mi
Last recorded67,504 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN817 HBY
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 67,504 miles

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

slight corrosion on exhaust and suspension parts

Pass 14 Mar 2018 66,208 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,963 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 65,136 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 65,136 miles

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 28 Mar 2015 64,021 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 62,919 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 62,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s track rod end has locking split pin missing

Pass 30 Mar 2013 61,631 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 60,655 miles

offside front outter sill rusting

Pass 26 Mar 2011 59,555 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 58,229 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 56,561 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly ristrictive but not excessive

Pass 29 Mar 2008

nearside rear tyre wall showing signs of wear but not excessive

Pass 31 Mar 2007 54,074 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 52,582 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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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N817 HBY is a 1996 Ford Probe in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N817 HBY, 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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N817 HBY is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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