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N909 MPN

1996 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,425 mi
Last recorded112,425 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN909 MPN
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 112,425 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 111,402 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 107,282 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 107,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

all rear fuel pipes and fuel tank breather pipes corroded

nearside rear brake disc slight surface corrosion

offside front cv boot slightly leaking grease

offside rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2009 101,174 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 101,174 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear brake pipes corroded (over fuel tank)

nearside rear chassis rail corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2008 93,745 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 93,745 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 86,104 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 86,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 78,790 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 78,790 miles

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

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

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

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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N909 MPN is a 1996 Ford Probe in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N909 MPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N909 MPN registered?

N909 MPN is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N909 MPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N909 MPN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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