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P163 GMK

1996 Ford Probe

Purple Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,855 mi
Last recorded106,855 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 GMK
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 106,855 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 106,851 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 102,526 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 102,526 miles

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

park brake effort

Pass 1 Jul 2008 97,615 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 97,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 92,942 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 92,942 miles

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

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

o/s&n/s rear tyres showing wear on side walls †brake pedal rubber showing wear

Pass 1 Aug 2006 88,894 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 88,894 miles

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

1brake pedal rubber showing slight wear †2n/s/r/ tyre showing slight wear on side wall

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

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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P163 GMK is a 1996 Ford Probe in Purple with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P163 GMK, 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 P163 GMK registered?

P163 GMK is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P163 GMK safe to buy?

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