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P355 NOV

1996 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,695 mi
Last recorded124,695 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 NOV
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 124,695 miles

both rear inner sills weak and corroded

n/s front tyre wearing on both edges

sligh corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

unable to check outer sills due to body kit fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2011 121,235 miles

all brake pipes have bin under sealed

coil springs corroded

n/s rear tyre has cut in outer wall

oil leak

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake ppipes

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight corrosion on inner and outer sills

unable to check outer sills due to body kit

water leak

Fail 21 Mar 2011 121,210 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes have bin under sealed

coil springs corroded

oil leak

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake ppipes

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight corrosion on inner and outer sills

unable to check outer sills due to body kit

water leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 117,115 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 117,098 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 112,867 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 110,752 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

airbag light on.

o/s outer sill weak.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 108,043 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 108,043 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

airbag warning light flashing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 102,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P355 NOV is a 1996 Ford Probe in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P355 NOV, 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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P355 NOV is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 24 October 1996.

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