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P442 BRX

1996 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,804 mi
Last recorded91,804 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP442 BRX
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 91,804 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 88,383 miles

c/l 562196

Fail 25 Jul 2008 88,383 miles

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

c/l 562196

Pass 14 Aug 2007 83,212 miles

c/l 510635

Fail 10 Aug 2007 83,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

c/l 510635

Pass 18 Aug 2006 75,177 miles

see checklist 469052

Pass 24 Jul 2005 68,349 miles

nearside front cv gaitor has a small pin hole in it, †oil around steering rack gaiters, †rear shock damp, †slight perising on brake hoses, †tested in a wet condition. †plastic sill covers fitted, †windscreen marked, †bet passed.

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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P442 BRX is a 1996 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc 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 P442 BRX, 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 P442 BRX registered?

P442 BRX is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is P442 BRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P442 BRX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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