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P33 SAP

1996 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

58,799 mi
Last recorded58,799 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP33 SAP
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 58,799 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all brake discs have rust on

exhaust rusty

under side rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2024 58,445 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded by filler neck ()

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2023 57,652 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded breather pipes corroded by filler neck

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 57,264 miles

Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded breather pipes corroded by filler neck ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 57,177 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 57,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust rusted and slight blow

fuel filler pipes and breather pipes corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Aug 2019 56,507 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 55,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 54,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 54,410 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 53,156 miles

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

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

fuel tank and neck breather pipes corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 51,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler and vent pipes corroded

slight corrosion to all rear suspension components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 50,884 miles

corrosion to front subframe and all rear suspension components

exhaust front pipe rusty

offside front and offside rear tyres perishing

slight play in steering rack and dampness around rack

Pass 27 Aug 2013 49,619 miles

all rear suspension arms and anti roll bar components corroded

exhaust front pipe rusted

fuel tank breather pipes corroded

offside front tyre slightly perishrd

slight dampness from steering rack

Pass 20 Aug 2012 47,959 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust front pipe rusty

fuel tank breather pipes corroded

offside front tyre slightly perished

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 23 Aug 2011 46,699 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 46,683 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 45,531 miles

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

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

slight dampness around steering rack and slight play and knock in steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2009 44,793 miles

slight play and knock in steering rack and slight dampness around power steering pipe/hose

Pass 20 Aug 2008 43,533 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 41,426 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 40,322 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 38,457 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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P33 SAP is a 1996 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 P33 SAP, 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 P33 SAP registered?

P33 SAP is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P33 SAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P33 SAP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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