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P803 HYA

1996 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,579 mi
Last recorded135,579 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 HYA
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 135,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 133,520 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 128,182 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 123,533 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 123,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front brake pads low

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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P803 HYA is a 1996 Ford Probe in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P803 HYA, 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 P803 HYA registered?

P803 HYA is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P803 HYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P803 HYA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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