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P796 URN

1996 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

80,200 mi
Last recorded80,200 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 URN
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 80,200 miles

P/A FRONT CROSSMEMBER/FRONT PANEL CORRODED BUT NOT CLASSED AS STRUCTURAL OR WITHIN 30CM OF STEERING BRAKES OR SUSPENSION

P/A N/S/R BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

P/A REAR ARB LINKS CORRODED

P/A VEHICLE CORRODED UNDERNEATH

P/A WINDSCREEN CRACKED BUT NOT AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW

Fail 1 Dec 2022 80,196 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

fuel line and brake pips surface corrosion

oil leak/residue

various parts and places have surface corrosion

windscreen has a crack< not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 16 Nov 2021 79,950 miles

brake discs have surface corrosion

fuel pipes have surface corrosion

oil leak/residue

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2020 79,701 miles

majority or parts have surface corrosion

oil residue on sump

rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2019 79,346 miles

majority of parts have surface corrosion

oil leak/residue

Pass 16 Nov 2018 79,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 79,082 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 78,843 miles

all four tyres are badly cracking

both front suspention arm bushes are deteriating

both rear trailing arm bushes are deteriating

brake pedal rubber is split at the bottom

center brake pipe has slight corrosion

exhaust has a slight blow from mid section

front brake discs pitted

fuel pipes corrodid

n/s/r brake disc pitted

o/s/r bumper valance corrodid

various parts of corrosion to underside of vehical including chassi

Pass 16 Nov 2016 78,584 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

O/S/F slight brake bind

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2015 78,260 miles

ADVISE BACK BOX NOISEY

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 78,260 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

ADVISE BACK BOX NOISEY

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 77,772 miles

Exhaust flexi corroded

Front cross members heavily corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Nov 2013 77,265 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 76,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 76,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 76,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R brake pipe slightly corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2010 75,771 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 75,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 75,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 75,368 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 75,076 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 75,076 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 74,640 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 74,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 35,796 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 35,796 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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P796 URN is a 1996 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 P796 URN, 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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P796 URN is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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