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P438 JVX

1996 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,798 mi
Last recorded104,798 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 JVX
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 104,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 95,792 miles

advise both front cv boots

advise slight noise front bearings wheel

advise slight noise rear wheel bearings

Fail 17 Mar 2010 95,613 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 83,161 miles

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

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

o/s rear window broken

Pass 12 Jan 2008 79,104 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 74,456 miles

tested wet all brake discs rusty stone chip to windscreen parking brake travel

Pass 22 Nov 2005 72,478 miles

cv boots perished

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded and worn

off side rear disc heavily corroded advive replace

off side rear tyre side wall perished advise replace

oil leaks

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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P438 JVX 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 85.7%.

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 P438 JVX, 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 P438 JVX registered?

P438 JVX is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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