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P23 LWA

1996 Ford Probe

Purple Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,829 mi
Last recorded50,829 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 LWA
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2008 50,829 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 41,259 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 41,259 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 37,118 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2006 37,118 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P23 LWA is a 1996 Ford Probe in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P23 LWA, 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

How do I check the history of P23 LWA?

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What year was P23 LWA registered?

P23 LWA is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 9 December 1996.

Is P23 LWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P23 LWA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P23 LWA have outstanding finance?

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