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P659 CFL

1996 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,469 mi
Last recorded142,469 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP659 CFL
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 142,469 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 142,469 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2009 141,100 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 136,877 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 136,857 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 133,605 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 130,629 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 130,629 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

play in rear a/r/b bushes

Fail 27 Sep 2006 130,191 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded front and rear.

n/s and o/s rear tyres low on tread.

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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P659 CFL is a 1996 Ford Probe in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P659 CFL, 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 P659 CFL registered?

P659 CFL is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 3 September 1996.

Is P659 CFL safe to buy?

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