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P595 URG

1996 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,517 mi
Last recorded106,517 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP595 URG
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 106,517 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 103,564 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 97,853 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 92,996 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Heat Shield Insicure Time Of Test

Fail 19 Jul 2012 92,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Heat Shield Insicure Time Of Test

Pass 30 Jun 2011 89,857 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 89,857 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 20 Jul 2010 88,080 miles

Corrosion effect front cross member

Fuel breather pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosion effecting nearside and offside rear chassis leg

Fail 20 Jul 2010 88,080 miles

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

Corrosion effect front cross member

Fuel breather pipes slightly corroded

Offside front tyre inner sidewall cracked

slight corrosion effecting nearside and offside rear chassis leg

Pass 18 Jul 2009 84,017 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 84,008 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 80,874 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2008 80,851 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 76,264 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 76,264 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 74,025 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 68,530 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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P595 URG is a 1996 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P595 URG, 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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P595 URG is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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