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P245 JPU

1996 Ford Probe

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,077 mi
Last recorded162,077 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 JPU
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2011 162,077 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

unable to carry out full cat test due to coolant leak

Pass 12 Jun 2010 157,100 miles

slight blow from exhuast

Pass 16 Feb 2009 150,497 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 150,479 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 135,572 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 122,908 miles

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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P245 JPU is a 1996 Ford Probe in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P245 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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What year was P245 JPU registered?

P245 JPU is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P245 JPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P245 JPU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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