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P106 CFL

1996 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,391 mi
Last recorded112,391 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 CFL
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 112,391 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

interior mirror missing

Fail 7 Jan 2014 112,391 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

interior mirror missing

Pass 19 Dec 2012 109,588 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 109,588 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 107,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 107,971 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 104,722 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 103,071 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 100,531 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 98,582 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2007 96,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 96,511 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 91,800 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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P106 CFL is a 1996 Ford Probe in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 P106 CFL, 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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P106 CFL is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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