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P799 UCA

1996 Ford Probe

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,583 mi
Last recorded89,583 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2006
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP799 UCA
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2006 89,583 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 89,566 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P799 UCA is a 1996 Ford Probe in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P799 UCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P799 UCA?

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What year was P799 UCA registered?

P799 UCA is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 3 October 1996.

Is P799 UCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P799 UCA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P799 UCA have outstanding finance?

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