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P241 PYB

1996 Ford Probe

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,854 mi
Last recorded117,854 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 PYB
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 117,854 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 109,291 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 99,524 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 91,006 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 90,977 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 86,258 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 86,244 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 86,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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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P241 PYB is a 1996 Ford Probe in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P241 PYB, 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 P241 PYB?

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What year was P241 PYB registered?

P241 PYB is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P241 PYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P241 PYB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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