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P502 HMG

1996 Ford Probe

Purple Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,698 mi
Last recorded112,698 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 HMG
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 112,698 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 109,371 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 109,371 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 96,868 miles

BRAKE PIPES INTO BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO CORRODE

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 14 Aug 2006 96,868 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

BRAKE PIPES INTO BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO CORRODE

GHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 8 Aug 2005 88,006 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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P502 HMG is a 1996 Ford Probe in Purple with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P502 HMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P502 HMG registered?

P502 HMG is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 23 September 1996.

Is P502 HMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P502 HMG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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