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P798 LLL

1996 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,419 mi
Last recorded106,419 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP798 LLL
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 May 2015 106,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated/perrished.

Offside front tyre worn low on inside edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake and parking brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 104,842 miles

1/ front and rear brake discs becoming corroded 2/ slight damage to windscreen 3/ unalbe to check outer sills fully due to sill covers 4/ o/s outer siull becoming corroded at rear 5/ n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2010 102,299 miles

1. Front brake discs pitted. 2. Hand brake travel on limit.

Fail 23 Nov 2010 102,299 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

1. Front brake discs pitted. 2. Hand brake travel on limit.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 100,193 miles

1. o/s front steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch. 2. smell of petrol, but no leak at time of test.

Fail 24 Nov 2009 100,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

1. o/s front steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch. 2. smell of petrol, but no leak at time of test.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 97,937 miles

1 n/s front tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

Fail 24 Nov 2008 97,937 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

1 n/s front tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

Pass 12 Nov 2007 95,324 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Oct 2006 90,277 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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P798 LLL is a 1996 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P798 LLL, 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 P798 LLL registered?

P798 LLL is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 28 October 1996.

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