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P626 KTU

1996 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,407 mi
Last recorded139,407 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP626 KTU
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 139,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear chassis rails corroded

rear brake discs corroded

unable to see front or rear inner brake pads clearly

Pass 22 Oct 2009 123,148 miles

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

four wheel centre covers fitted.

front panels behind front bumper very corroded.

o/s front inner driveshaft gaiter leaking.

o/s wiper blade rubber starting to split.

Fail 21 Oct 2009 123,148 miles

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

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

four wheel centre covers fitted.

front panels behind front bumper very corroded.

o/s front inner driveshaft gaiter leaking.

o/s wiper blade rubber starting to split.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 118,398 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 109,245 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 102,260 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 102,259 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front & nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2005 95,821 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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P626 KTU is a 1996 Ford Probe in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P626 KTU, 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 P626 KTU registered?

P626 KTU is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P626 KTU safe to buy?

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