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N834 HBV

1995 Ford Probe

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,845 mi
Last recorded174,845 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Probe95,968 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN834 HBV
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 174,845 miles

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

all metal brake pipes should be replaced at next service

Fail 3 Apr 2012 174,815 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2011 165,553 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 165,553 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 158,739 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corr on rear section front to rear brake pipes

top rust on rear brake discs

Fail 1 Feb 2010 158,739 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corr on rear section front to rear brake pipes

top rust on rear brake discs

Pass 20 Feb 2009 155,472 miles

advise: o/f tyre cracking /perishing.

Fail 17 Feb 2009 155,472 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise: o/f tyre cracking /perishing.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 147,333 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 25 Feb 2008 147,295 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2007 124,227 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 124,113 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

battery insecure

corrosion starting to rear metal brake pipes

corrosion to rear brake discs

front brake discs slightly worn

front exhaust flexible joint in poor condition

rear exhaust touching/rattling on the chassis

Pass 31 Jan 2006 107,348 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 107,348 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N834 HBV is a 1995 Ford Probe in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Ford Probe models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 95,968 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 N834 HBV, 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 31 years old, this Ford Probe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N834 HBV registered?

N834 HBV is a 1995 Ford Probe, first registered on 29 November 1995.

Is N834 HBV safe to buy?

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