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N864 NTL

1996 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,610 mi
Last recorded74,610 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN864 NTL
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 74,610 miles

AGE CRACKING TO MOST REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS

Offside Rear TYRE VALVE HAS AGE CRACKING

SIGNS OF EARLY CORROSION TO CHASSIS IN GENERAL UNDERSIDE AND OUTER SILLS.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 73,958 miles

Front and rear metal brake piping light surface corroding

Front and rear sub frames surface corroding and flaking

Underbody heavily wax oiled

Pass 13 May 2015 73,259 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 72,974 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 72,974 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 72,392 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 70,175 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 70,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both rear discs corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 66,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 61,869 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 57,038 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f inner cv boot clip missing

Pass 17 Apr 2008 54,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 54,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 48,828 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 48,828 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 43,745 miles

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

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

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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N864 NTL is a 1996 Ford Probe in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N864 NTL, 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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N864 NTL is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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