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N949 FLR

1996 Ford Probe

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,688 mi
Last recorded137,688 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN949 FLR
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 137,688 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 137,688 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 136,344 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 136,344 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 135,744 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 133,019 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 127,876 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 122,103 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 118,870 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 113,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 113,945 miles

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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N949 FLR is a 1996 Ford Probe in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N949 FLR, 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 N949 FLR registered?

N949 FLR is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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