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N987 BAR

1995 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,145 mi
Last recorded142,145 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Probe95,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN987 BAR
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 142,145 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before join slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear boot well corroded

offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills show signs of corrosion

reverse lights are inoperative

Pass 2 May 2025 141,300 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 139,311 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 137,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking & perishing ( nearside moreso ) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking & perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 136,937 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking & perishing ( nearside moreso ) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking & perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2022 132,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2022 132,573 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2011 132,510 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 132,320 miles

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

n/s front tyre nearing wearbands

rear suspension bushes deteriating

Fail 14 Aug 2009 132,312 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s front tyre nearing wearbands

rear suspension bushes deteriating

Pass 14 Aug 2008 128,242 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 123,555 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 123,495 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 118,958 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 118,924 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N987 BAR is a 1995 Ford Probe in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N987 BAR, 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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What year was N987 BAR registered?

N987 BAR is a 1995 Ford Probe, first registered on 9 August 1995.

Is N987 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N987 BAR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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