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N958 HUA

1996 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,339 mi
Last recorded84,339 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN958 HUA
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2011 84,339 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

o/s/r & n/s/r sill corroded not within 30 cm of suspenson

Pass 13 Aug 2010 84,247 miles

battery insecure

rear wiper split

airbag light on

NS door mirror missing

Nail in NSR tyre

OSF tyre low pressure and has 2 nails in

OSR tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Aug 2009 79,860 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 79,852 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Fail 10 May 2008 76,604 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2008 76,604 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2007 74,175 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2006 71,145 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 71,145 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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N958 HUA is a 1996 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N958 HUA, 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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What year was N958 HUA registered?

N958 HUA is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 22 January 1996.

Is N958 HUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N958 HUA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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