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P345 MMA

1996 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,361 mi
Last recorded160,361 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 MMA
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 160,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 157,052 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

battery insecure

fuel lines slightly corroded

slight corrosion on bonnet

slight corrosion on both sills

slight corrosion on front cross member

slight corrosion on front slam panel

slight corrosion on n/s/r o/s/r chassis

Pass 11 Oct 2008 152,352 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 147,492 miles

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

inner edge wear o/s front tyre

tailgate struts inoperative

Fail 8 Oct 2007 147,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all tyre pressures low

battery terminal corrosion

engine oil level excess low ( topped up )

inner edge wear o/s front tyre

tailgate struts inoperative

Pass 17 Jun 2006 135,200 miles

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

boot struts defective

front brake pads worn to @5mm

fuel filler breather pipes corroded

o/swiper blade splitting at end

Fail 17 Jun 2006 135,200 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

boot struts defective

front brake pads worn to @5mm

fuel filler breather pipes corroded

o/swiper blade splitting at end

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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P345 MMA is a 1996 Ford Probe in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P345 MMA, 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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P345 MMA is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 13 September 1996.

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