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P413 JPU

1996 Ford Probe

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,690 mi
Last recorded132,690 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP413 JPU
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 132,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 127,425 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 118,271 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 115,283 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front strut top bearing rough

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2015 111,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front strut top bearing rough

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 106,877 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 102,831 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 94,333 miles

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 94,275 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s rear disc starting to buckle

rear discs corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2011 91,871 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 91,871 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 89,401 miles

nearside rear and offside rear discs are slightly worn

Pass 7 Aug 2009 86,308 miles

slight brake bind off-side rear.

Pass 8 Aug 2008 83,009 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 83,009 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 79,989 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 79,989 miles

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

both No. plates - poor condition †radiator leaking

Fail 1 Aug 2006 76,664 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 76,664 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 74,832 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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P413 JPU is a 1996 Ford Probe in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P413 JPU, 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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P413 JPU is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 7 August 1996.

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