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OIL 8226

1995 Ford Probe

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,341 mi
Last recorded80,341 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 Ford Probe95,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 8226
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 80,341 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 80,341 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)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 78,944 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 78,944 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 77,392 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s o/s front fog lamps broken

Fail 8 Apr 2014 77,391 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s o/s front fog lamps broken

Pass 9 Apr 2013 75,772 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

front n/s o/s spotlamps broken

Pass 12 Apr 2012 72,875 miles

n/s/f drive lamp damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2012 72,874 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

n/s/f drive lamp damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2011 70,951 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 70,951 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

dent in n/s/f wing

Pass 19 Apr 2010 69,233 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 67,378 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 67,378 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 65,267 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 62,600 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 58,829 miles

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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OIL 8226 is a 1995 Ford Probe in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OIL 8226, 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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OIL 8226 is a 1995 Ford Probe, first registered on 31 October 1995.

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