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P69 RYS

1996 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

114,607 mi
Last recorded114,607 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP69 RYS
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 114,607 miles

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

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2016 114,607 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

fuel pipe corroded

rear chassis legs corroded at rear

Pass 20 Mar 2015 112,735 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2015 112,730 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 110,169 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2014 110,168 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2013 107,487 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2013 107,486 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2012 105,644 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 105,644 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2011 103,700 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipes corrpding

Pass 4 Mar 2010 100,796 miles

both rear suspenson tie bars corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2010 100,796 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear suspenson tie bars corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2009 97,861 miles

very slight play in nearside bottom ball joint

very slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Mar 2009 97,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

very slight play in nearside bottom ball joint

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2008 95,384 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 95,379 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery loose

both rear brake flexi pipes rusty

nearside rear chassis leg rusty

offside front brake flexi pipe rusty and starting to crack

offside front cv boot cracked

offside rear brake disc rusty

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Mar 2007 91,755 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 91,753 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

near side rear tyre has a nail in side wall

Pass 8 Mar 2006 88,612 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 88,548 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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 RYS is a 1996 Ford Probe in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 P69 RYS, 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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P69 RYS is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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