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N944 GWC

1996 Ford Probe

Purple Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

201,829 mi
Last recorded201,829 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN944 GWC
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 201,829 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 190,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front spotlamps damaged/missing.

Fail 5 Apr 2011 190,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front spotlamps damaged/missing.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 179,737 miles

front spot lamp lens's broken/missing.

Fail 17 Mar 2010 179,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

front spot lamp lens's broken/missing.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 161,309 miles

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

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

both front spot lamp lens's broken/missing.

number plate light cover/lens missing.

Fail 6 Apr 2009 161,309 miles

both front spot lamp lens's broken/missing.

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

number plate light cover/lens missing.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 148,031 miles

nearside front spot lamp lens broken.

offside front spot lamp lens missing.

Fail 10 Apr 2008 148,005 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)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front spot lamp lens broken.

offside front spot lamp lens missing.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 129,018 miles

off side front spot lamp lens incomplete.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 114,476 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 114,424 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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N944 GWC is a 1996 Ford Probe in Purple with a 2,497cc 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 N944 GWC, 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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N944 GWC is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 16 May 1996.

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