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P480 THB

1996 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,140 mi
Last recorded128,140 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP480 THB
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 128,140 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 116,904 miles

1.all brake pipes corroded

All Springs Corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 116,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

All Springs Corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 110,105 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O.S Wiper Slightly Split

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 103,991 miles

1) OIL LEAKS from engine.

2) O/S/R anti-roll bar link bush showing signs of wear.

3) Rear fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 99,002 miles

1) N/S/R and O/S/R Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

2) Rear fuel pipes corroded.

3) Front brake and rear brake efficiency only just met the required limit.

Pass 22 Nov 2008 96,929 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 89,021 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 74,965 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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P480 THB is a 1996 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P480 THB, 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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P480 THB is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P480 THB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P480 THB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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