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P118 JSG

1996 Ford Probe

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,192 mi
Last recorded121,192 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 JSG
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 121,192 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 116,956 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 108,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 108,598 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 96,511 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 91,910 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 84,124 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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P118 JSG is a 1996 Ford Probe in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P118 JSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P118 JSG registered?

P118 JSG is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P118 JSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P118 JSG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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