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P69 PCV

1996 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,611 mi
Last recorded47,611 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP69 PCV
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2009 47,611 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

air bag light on

slight leak from o/s/f inner drive boot

Pass 25 Oct 2008 40,402 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn close to limit

both wiper blades poor

n/s rear tyre perrished

Pass 14 Sep 2007 37,131 miles

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

Rear brake pads worn

Fail 14 Sep 2007 37,131 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,793 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 32,793 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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P69 PCV is a 1996 Ford Probe in Red with a 1,991cc 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 P69 PCV, 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 P69 PCV registered?

P69 PCV is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 4 November 1996.

Is P69 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P69 PCV 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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