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N838 DNM

1995 Ford Probe

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

97,100 mi
Last recorded97,100 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Probe95,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN838 DNM
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 97,100 miles

fuel pipes coroded

general underside corrosion

nearside rear tyre on limit outer edge

offside rear tyre cracking outer edge

Fail 9 Jun 2026 97,100 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside front inner bay /inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

general underside corrosion

nearside rear tyre on limit on outer edge

offside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 2 Jun 2025 96,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on rear fuel pipes

engine oil leak

rear brake pads worn

some wear in both front ball joints

Fail 28 May 2025 96,216 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on rear fuel pipes

engine oil leak

rear brake pads worn

some wear in both front ball joints

Pass 4 Jan 2024 92,935 miles

both rear tyres slight wear outer edges

corrosion around offside engine mount

mild cracking on front brake flexi pipes

nearside front tyre on legal limit

oil leak

slight movement nearside front ball joint

underside corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2022 91,179 miles

general underside corrosion

oil leaks

Fail 9 Nov 2022 91,179 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

general underside corrosion

oil leaks

Pass 11 Nov 2021 87,935 miles

corrosion on offside inner engine bay , offside engine mount area

general underside corrosion

slight dampness around offside rear caliper area

splitting offside wiper blade

Fail 10 Nov 2021 87,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on offside inner engine bay , offside engine mount area

general underside corrosion

slight dampness around offside rear caliper area

splitting offside wiper blade

Pass 6 Nov 2020 84,583 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 79,855 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 79,837 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 75,529 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 70,416 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 70,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak OIL PRESSURE SWITCH

Pass 12 Apr 2016 65,318 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 65,306 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 62,553 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 May 2014 62,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,134 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 50,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 3 Nov 2011 50,819 miles

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 5 Nov 2010 49,634 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 49,634 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 48,427 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 48,427 miles

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

front brake discs starting to rust

front no plate cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2008 47,593 miles

Front brake discs pitted inner faces .

H T lead shorting out on engine casing.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 46,006 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing noyse.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 42,239 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre exhaust bracket corroded and weak

front no.plate loose

Pass 25 Oct 2005 40,020 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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N838 DNM is a 1995 Ford Probe in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 N838 DNM, 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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N838 DNM is a 1995 Ford Probe, first registered on 24 August 1995.

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