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N996 YNT

1996 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,169 mi
Last recorded77,169 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN996 YNT
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2007 77,169 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 77,165 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 68,815 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 68,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front bumper insecure

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside sill cover split

Pass 3 Nov 2005 63,386 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 63,386 miles

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

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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N996 YNT is a 1996 Ford Probe in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N996 YNT, 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 N996 YNT registered?

N996 YNT is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 5 July 1996.

Is N996 YNT safe to buy?

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