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P471 JWE

1996 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

148,655 mi
Last recorded148,655 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 JWE
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 148,655 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2011

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 134,903 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 134,764 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 120,438 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 120,407 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 120,407 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 115,879 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 115,874 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 111,590 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 111,587 miles

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

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P471 JWE is a 1996 Ford Probe in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P471 JWE, 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 P471 JWE registered?

P471 JWE is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P471 JWE safe to buy?

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