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N983 JRL

1996 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

80,630 mi
Last recorded80,630 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN983 JRL
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 80,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator: lens Broken

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOth (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 80,629 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

ALL Brake disc corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator: lens Broken

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOth (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 78,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s rear stop lamp damaged

oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2019 78,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s rear stop lamp damaged

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2018 74,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front bumper damage

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear light damage

Fail 19 Sep 2018 74,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front bumper damage

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear light damage

Pass 20 Jun 2017 71,698 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2016 66,857 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2016 66,857 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 56,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front wipper smeary

Pass 2 Jul 2014 50,808 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

tyres perished

Fail 2 Jul 2014 50,808 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

tyres perished

Pass 28 Jun 2013 49,083 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

windscreen in poor condition

Pass 6 Jul 2012 47,460 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 47,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 45,698 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 45,661 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 43,742 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 43,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2009 40,966 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2008 38,571 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 38,568 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS CORRODED

Pass 30 May 2007 34,391 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 34,361 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2005 34,326 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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N983 JRL is a 1996 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 N983 JRL, 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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N983 JRL is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 22 January 1996.

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