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P145 LND

1996 Ford Probe

Purple Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,439 mi
Last recorded120,439 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 LND
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 120,439 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills corroding not holed

offside front headlight dull

Fail 28 Mar 2012 120,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills corroding not holed

offside front headlight dull

Pass 12 Apr 2011 109,088 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills corroding not holed rear chassis legs corroding not holed

Pass 30 Mar 2010 102,015 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2009 94,470 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

NEARSIDE FRONT DRIVESHAFT OUTER BOOT IS DETERIOARATED AND GREASE RESEDUE NO SPLITS VISIBLE

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILLS HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION BUT NOT EXCESSIVE.

OFFSIDE OUTER DRIVESHAFT BOOT SECURED WITH CABLE TIE APPEARS OK AND SECURE.

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 84,645 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2008 84,645 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 82,412 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 82,412 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 74,192 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 74,192 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2006 74,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Emissions require testing to MOT standard after suitable repair/replacement

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

O/S & N/S front tyres wearing unevenly

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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P145 LND is a 1996 Ford Probe in Purple with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P145 LND, 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 P145 LND registered?

P145 LND is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 11 November 1996.

Is P145 LND safe to buy?

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