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P245 PBM

1996 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,423 mi
Last recorded141,423 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 PBM
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 141,423 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 132,896 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 125,659 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 124,849 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 122,424 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 120,897 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 117,346 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 117,346 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are badley cracked replacement strongley advised

Pass 15 Nov 2007 112,729 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

o/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2006 108,252 miles

both rear tyres perrished

rear pads low

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 PBM is a 1996 Ford Probe in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PBM, 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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P245 PBM is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 9 October 1996.

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