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P641 VRG

1996 Ford Probe

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,959 mi
Last recorded100,959 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP641 VRG
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2010 100,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyre wearing on the inner edges

corrosion to chassis and sills

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

corrosion to rear brake discs

front suspension arms bushes cracking and perishing

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

small damage to front number plate

small damage to n/s/f tyre

small damage to n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2008 97,281 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cannot check under plastic covers

handbrake only has little reserve

Pass 16 Nov 2007 93,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 90,825 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2005 82,400 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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P641 VRG is a 1996 Ford Probe in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P641 VRG, 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 P641 VRG registered?

P641 VRG is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P641 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P641 VRG shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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