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NWX 986P

1995 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,654 mi
Last recorded31,654 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Probe95,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWX 986P
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 May 2015 31,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 31,655 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to body nearside rear inner of wing

corrosion to both inner rear of sills

projection at o/s caused by corrosion next to radiator below chassis leg, partly structural not chassis

Fail 27 May 2014 31,654 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to body nearside rear inner of wing

corrosion to both inner rear of sills

projection at o/s caused by corrosion next to radiator below chassis leg, partly structural not chassis

Pass 24 May 2013 31,654 miles

powersteering cooling pipe bypassed

Fail 21 May 2013 31,654 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

off side rear tyre cracked outer edge

Pass 1 Jun 2012 31,654 miles

Engine lower stabilizer block split

Exhaust heat shields loose @ front

Has minor corrosion to ful pipes (n/s/r)

O/S/R Tyre cracking on tread side, low tyre pressure

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

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

Fail 29 May 2012 31,654 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Engine lower stabilizer block split

Exhaust heat shields loose @ front

Has minor corrosion to ful pipes (n/s/r)

O/S/R Tyre cracking on tread side, low tyre pressure

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 30,732 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

n/s wiper blade not clearing screen

Fail 19 May 2011 30,732 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

n/s wiper blade not clearing screen

Pass 27 May 2010 29,716 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded to borderline

Front brake hose ferruls corroded

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Fuel pipes corroded at rear

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Offside outer c.v. boot cracking

Rear exhaust blowing (borderline)

Rear inner sills corroded

Fail 25 May 2010 29,716 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake pipes corroded to borderline

Front brake hose ferruls corroded

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Fuel pipes corroded at rear

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Offside outer c.v. boot cracking

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

Rear exhaust blowing (borderline)

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2009 27,551 miles

All coil springs corroded

Both rear brake pipes to calipers corroded to borderline

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

Fuel tank breather pipes corroded

Nearside front brake pipe corroded to borderline

Offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn

Rear inner sills corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Jun 2009 27,551 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All coil springs corroded

Both rear brake pipes to calipers corroded to borderline

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

Fuel tank breather pipes corroded

Nearside front brake pipe corroded to borderline

Offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn

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

Rear inner sills corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 May 2008 25,332 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside rear tyre corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear suspension arms corroded

Suspension springs corroded

Fail 28 May 2008 25,332 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside rear tyre corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear suspension arms corroded

Suspension springs corroded

Pass 30 May 2007 22,703 miles

Brake pipes to rear flexi hoses corrdoed

Drivers wiper split

Front and rear brake flexi hoses corroded

Front brake imbalance, nearside lower effort

Fuel breathers corroded

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Slight play nearside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 10 Apr 2006 21,532 miles

Both brake pipe to rear hoses corroded

Fuel tank breather pipes @ rear corroded

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2006 21,532 miles

Both brake pipe to rear hoses corroded

Fuel tank breather pipes @ rear corroded

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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NWX 986P is a 1995 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 NWX 986P, 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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NWX 986P is a 1995 Ford Probe, first registered on 30 November 1995.

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