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P320 ADV

1996 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,523 mi
Last recorded89,523 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP320 ADV
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2014 89,523 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 85,262 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 85,262 miles

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

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

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

tracking check

Pass 30 Jul 2012 79,830 miles

abs lamp lights when driven

Fail 30 Jul 2012 79,830 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

abs lamp lights when driven

Pass 4 Aug 2011 74,772 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 74,772 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 69,349 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 69,349 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 64,358 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 58,838 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 52,516 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 49,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P320 ADV is a 1996 Ford Probe in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 P320 ADV, 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 P320 ADV registered?

P320 ADV is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P320 ADV safe to buy?

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