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P303 FSP

1996 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,754 mi
Last recorded88,754 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 FSP
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 88,754 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 86,006 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 86,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 83,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 80,423 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 78,249 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 78,248 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 74,765 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 74,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 70,848 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 68,423 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 68,423 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 66,471 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 66,471 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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P303 FSP is a 1996 Ford Probe in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P303 FSP, 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 P303 FSP registered?

P303 FSP is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P303 FSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P303 FSP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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