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N978 COO

1995 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,556 mi
Last recorded86,556 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1995 Ford Probe95,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN978 COO
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 86,556 miles

outer sills covered

slight play in offside rear link pin

Pass 4 Feb 2016 85,946 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak at engine

Fail 2 Feb 2016 85,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak at engine

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 83,087 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2015 83,087 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 79,644 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2014 79,638 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2013 76,728 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 76,728 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 75,512 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 73,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tail door support rams weak???

oil leak oil to exhaust front pipe / into alternator areas ????

Pass 4 Feb 2010 72,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leaks/ onto exhaust pipe slightly / front cam cover [ rear/front area ] and rear cam cover [ front back area]

tail door support rams weak inoperation??

Pass 9 Feb 2009 71,721 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 71,721 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 68,163 miles

engine oil level slightly low

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both tailgate door support rams slightly weak

Fail 25 Jan 2008 68,163 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both tailgate door support rams slightly weak

engine oil level slightly low

Pass 30 Jan 2007 61,447 miles

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

engine oil level slightly low †near side frront plastic sill cover [front ]bracket broken

Pass 9 Feb 2006 50,589 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 50,589 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 50,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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N978 COO is a 1995 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1995 Ford Probe models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 95,968 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 N978 COO, 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 31 years old, this Ford Probe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N978 COO is a 1995 Ford Probe, first registered on 29 August 1995.

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