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P243 JPU

1996 Ford Probe

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,601 mi
Last recorded127,601 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 JPU
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2022 127,601 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 127,504 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 127,021 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 126,830 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 126,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 125,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 125,049 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 123,933 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 122,249 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 113,244 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

area on rear o/s brake caliper is damp

brake pedal antislip rubber worn

chassis have surface corrosion

corrosion on floor to sills

corrosion to front crossmember

exhahst corroded

exhaust is securly mounted ,,,, one bracket missing

rear suspesion mountings have surface corrosion

sill covers fitted

sills have corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2014 111,580 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

boot struts not working

both rear suspesion component mounting have corrosion

corrosion to front cross member

corrosion to outer sills

front exhaust has some corrosion

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to both rear chassis

surface corrosion to o/s floor tosill

Fail 12 Jun 2014 111,577 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

boot struts inop

front exhaust system in poor condition

o/s/r inner quarter pannel corroded

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion on front x member

surface corrosion on o/s floor to sill front to rear

surface corrosion on o/s n/s outer sills

surface corrosion on o/s n/s rear chassis

Pass 9 Aug 2010 106,974 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 100,961 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 93,820 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 85,347 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 73,144 miles

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

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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P243 JPU is a 1996 Ford Probe in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P243 JPU, 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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P243 JPU is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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